social studies mod 6 Flashcards

branches of the US government, the Bill of Rights, citizenship

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What was the Bill of Rights? Who wrote it?

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the Bill of Rights listed individual rights to protect the people from government abuse
written by James Madison

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What are the powers of the legislative branch?

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write laws, confirm presidential appointments, approve treaties, grant money, declare war

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What are the requirements for representatives in the House of Representatives? How long is a term?

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must be at least 25 years old, live in the state where elected, be a US citizen for at least 7 years.
terms are 2 years (no limit)

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How is the Speaker of the House chosen?

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elected by House members of the majority party

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How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

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435

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what are the requirements to be a senator?
how long is a senator’s term?

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at least 30 years old, be a citizen for 9 years, live in state represented
6 year terms (no term limit)

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What checks and balances does the legislative branch have for the other branches?

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executive: reject appointments, reject treaties, withhold funding, impeach (HOR), try for crimes (Senate), override a veto
judicial: propose amendments to override decisions, impeach Supreme Court justices

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who is in the executive branch?

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the president, the vp, and the cabinet

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what are the requirements to be president or VP?

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native-born citizen, 35 y/o, US resident for 14 years

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what are the terms for president/VP?

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4 years, 2 term limit

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what jobs does the executive branch have?

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proposes laws, administers laws, commands armed forces, appoints ambassadors & other officials, conducts foreign policy, makes treaties

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what checks and balances does the executive branch have over the other branches?

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legislative: may adjourn congress, veto bills
judicial: appoints judges

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who is part of the judicial branch?

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district courts, appeal courts, supreme court (justices)

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what requirements are there to be a supreme court justice?

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trick question! there are none!

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how long are the terms for supreme court justices?

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they serve for life

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what are the jobs of the supreme court?

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interpreting the constitution/laws, review lower-court decisions

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what checks and balances does the judicial branch have over the other branches?

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executive: declare executive actions unconstitutional
legislative: declare laws unconstitutional

18
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1st Amendment

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BASIC RIGHTS:
- freedom of speech
- freedom of religion
- freedom of press
- freedom of assembly
- freedom of petition
RAPPS

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2nd Amendment

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RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS:
allowed to own weapons to protect against government abuse

20
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3rd Amendment

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HOUSING OF SOLDIERS
soldiers will not live in your home

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4th Amendment

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SEARCHES AND SEIZURE
- police cannot search without valid reason & valid warrant
- protects against unreasonable search and seizure

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5th Amendment

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PROTECTION OF RIGHTS TO LIFE, LIBERTY, AND PROPERTY
- right to remain silent
- right to not be tried for the same crime twice
- right to due process (follow legal procedures in trials)
- eminent domain: if the government takes your property for the good of the public, they must pay you for it (you do have the right to refuse)

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6th Amendment

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RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN CRIMINAL CASES
- right to a fair trial
- right to a speedy trial
- right to an attorney
- right to a jury of peers (impartial jury)

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7th Amendment

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RIGHTS IN CIVIL CASES
if you’re being sued for more than $20, you have the right to a jury trial

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8th Amendment

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FORBIDS EXCESSIVE FINES, BAILS, PUNISHMENTS
- cannot charge excessive bail/fines
- no torture/cruel or unusual punishment

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9th Amendment

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RIGHTS KEPT BY THE PEOPLE
some of the people’s rights are not specifically stated in the constitution but still apply

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10th Amendment

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RIGHTS KEPT BY THE STATES
undelegated powers (not specifically stated in the Constitution) are left to state governments to decide

28
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what 3 ways can a person become a citizen?

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  • born on US soil
  • one parent is a citizen
  • naturalization
29
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describe the naturalization process

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  • live in US for 5 years
  • apply for citizenship (& pay $$$)
  • pass test on English, history, & gov.
30
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list 5 responsibilities of a citizen

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  • obey the laws
  • paying taxes
  • men 18-35 register for the draft
  • serve on juries
  • be informed about laws and government (voting!)
31
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define two ways citizens can influence the government

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interest groups: groups that share a common interest that motivates them to take a political action
political action committees: groups that collect money for candidates who support certain issues