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Unitary System

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gives all key powers to the national or central government.
EX. Great Britain, Italy, France.
CIRCLE

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Federal System

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divides the powers between the national and state governments.
EX. United States, Canada
PIE

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Confederacy

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a loose union of independent states. EX. original US

ARROWS

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Democracy

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any system of government in which rule is by the people.

EX. North Korea

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Oligarchy

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any system of government in which a small group holds power. EX. China

Oli= few

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Monarchy

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a king, queen, or empire exercises the supreme powers of government.

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Dictatorship

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the ideas of a single leader or group of leaders are glorified.

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Economic Decisions

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government becoming involved in the economic system in order to maintain a decent economic situation for their citizens. EX. taxes

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Social Order

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government provides the means through which arguments/ disagreements can be resolves. EX. court houses, police

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Public Services

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provides those services to the community that make the community life possible and promote the general welfare.. EX. health care, public schools, public transortation, electricity/ water services

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National Security

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protect the citizens from attacks from other foreign countries or from terrorism. EX. national guard, military

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Command Economy

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An economic system in which the government decides how much to produce, what to produce, and how to distribute the goods and services provided (Communist).

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Traditional Economy

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original economic system in which traditions, customs, and beliefs shape the goods and the services the economy produces, as well as the rules and manner of their distribution.

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Free Market Economy

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An economic system in which buyers and sellers make free choices in the marketplace.

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Mixed Market Economy

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An economy in which free enterprise is combined with and supported by government decisions in the marketplace.

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Direct Democracy

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the peoplw govern themselves by voting on issues individually as citizens.

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Representative Democracy

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the people elect representatives and give them the responsibility and power to make laws and conduct government.

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Rule of Law

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the ROL needs to be in written form, the people should have the right to change/ edit it.
EX. mention people obeying or breaking.

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Concent of the Governed

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the people of a nation must consent to what takes place in governemnt.
EX. voting/ protests

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Checks and Balances

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the branches of government use their powers on each other.

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Equal Protection

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every person is equal under the law.

EX. people being treated fairly.

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Separation of Powers

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power is separated through the the legislative, execuative, and judicial branches.

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Federalism

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more than one level of government.

EX. national, state & local

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Popular Sovereignty

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the people are able to express their government beliefs. Similar to Concent of Governed.
Ex. Voting

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Scarcity

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unlimited wants, limites resources

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Opportunity cost

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your second best choice.

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Political Party Platform

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a list of values and actions which are supported by a political partyto appeal to the public.

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Political Party Purposes

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1) Bring people together to achieve control of the government
2) Develop favorable policies
3) Persuade voters (to grow party)

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Article 1 of Constitution

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The Legislative Branch: describes the powers of the House of Reps and Senate, the two houses of congress which make the laws.

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Article 2 of Constitution

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The Execuative Branch: describes the powers of the president, VP, cabinet, and departments under the cabinent secretaries who carry out the laws.

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Article 3 of Constitution

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Judical Branch: describes the structure of federal courts (The Supreme Court)

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Article 4 of Constitution

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Relations Among the States: States have the power to make and crry out their own laws, states respect other states laws and work together to fix regional problems.

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Article 5 of Constitution

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The Amending Process: The constitution can be changed and new amendments can be added.

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Article 6 of Constitution

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National Supremacy: The Constitution and federal laws are higher than state and local laws.

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Article 7 of Constitution

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The Radification of the Constitution: describes the approval process of the Constitution.

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Preamble

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We the people…

  • make good gov and laws
  • insure peace
  • national security
  • healthy communities
  • secure freedom

to family and friends

to give authority to this Consititution. qq

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Expressed/ Denied Federal Powers

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powers stated in the constitution.

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Reserved Federal Powers

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powers that are given to the state by the constitution.

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Presidental Formal/ Constitutional Qualifications

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  • 35 years old or older
  • a resident in the US for 14 years
  • Natural born citizen.
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Presidential Informal/ Implied Qualifications

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  • Experience
  • Fit for a party
  • Mental Stability
  • Skill in debating and giving speeches
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Chief Executive

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responsibility to carry out the laws.

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Chief Legislator

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give his ideas an opinions to congress while drafting laws through speeches and meetings.

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Economic Planner

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works to promote high employment, production, and purchasing power; deals with economic problems.

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Party Leader

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helps members of his political party get elected or appointed to office.

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Chief Diplomat

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takes the lead in foreign nationsby associating with foriegn leaders; develops foreign policies.

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Commander in Chief

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the military leaders reportto and take orders from the president.

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Head of State

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represent to US at public events.

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Electoral College

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a body of people repesenting the states formally cast votes for the elections indirectly from the people.

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The size of a state determines the…

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number of house representatives.

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All states have an equal number of…

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voices from senate.

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Open Primary

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any registered voter can vote in any parties primary

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Closed Primary

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Only voters regstered can vote in the primary.

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Caucus

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a meeting of members of a specific political party.

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Mass Media

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means of communiation that influences large audiences.

EX. TV, newspapers

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Political Campaignes

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an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making process withim a political group.

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Conservative

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limited government BUT freedom opps and traditional values.

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Liberal

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active government, promoting equal opps.

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President’s Constitutional Roles

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Roles stated in Article 2 in constitution.

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Cabinent

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serve as advisory

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Executive Orders

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a rule issued by the government that has the force of law.

EX. Emancipation Proclamation

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Bill of Rights

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First 10 amendments!!!

Right to a fair trial and attorney.

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Eminent Domain

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the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.

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Legislative Branch

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makes laws ( Congress: Senate, House of Representatives)

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Executive Branch

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carries out laws ( P, VP, cabinet)

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Judicial Branch

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evaluates laws ( supreme court and other federal courts)

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