History The constitution at Work

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constitution

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Supreme law of the land

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justice

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fairness

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domestic tranquility

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peace at home

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general welfare

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well-being of all people

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liberty

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freedom to live as you please as long as you obey the law

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representative government

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people elect public officials to make laws for them

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ratify

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approve

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tyranny

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cruel and unjust government

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federal

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national

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veto

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reject

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override

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setting aside

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bill

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proposed law

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unconstitutional

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not permitted by the constitution

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amendment

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formal written change

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precedent

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act or decision that sets example for others to follow

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cabinet

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advisers appointed by the president

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judicial review

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right of supreme court to review laws

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appropriate

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set aside money for a special use

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impeach

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bring a formal charge of wrongdoing

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constituent

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people represented by an elected official

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jury

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panel of citizens

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appeal

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ask that a decision be reviewed by a higher court

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due process of law

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fair rules in all cases

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father of the constitution

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James Madison

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date constitution was signed

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September 17, 1787

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living constitution

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can be adapted and altered

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rule of law

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no one is above the law

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checks/balances

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keeps one branch of governement from being too powerful

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separation of powers

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each branch of gov't has its own powers

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3 parts of the constitution

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preamble, 7 articles, 27 amendments

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Bill of rights

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first 10 amendments

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1st amendment rights

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RAPPS - Religion, assembly, press, petition, speech

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3 branches of governemnt

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legislative branch executive branch judicial branch

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legislative branch

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makes laws - congress

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executive branch

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enforce laws- president and VP

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judicial branch

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interprets law- supreme court and lower courts

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House of Representatives

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435 members based on population - serve 2 years

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senate

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100 members- 2 per state - serve 6 years

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President and VP

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serve 4 years, 2 term limit

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Supreme Court

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9 justices - serve for life

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How can americans participate in democracy?

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vote, run for office, obey laws, serve, learn your rights, respct rights of others, join military, volunteer

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Presidential line of succession

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If the president dies the vice president takes his place and then the Speaker of the House