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SS Quiz 1 Flashcards

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CIVIL DISCOURSE

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Working peacefully together and fixing problems in a kind way

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CIVIL RIGHTS

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Rights that create equality and that are protected

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COMMON GOOD

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When people think about what is best for everyone

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EQUALITY

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People behave fair, equal and balanced for everyone

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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Branch of government - enforces laws

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FAIRNESS

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Making sure everyone has what they need to be successful

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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The government that leads our country

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INALIENABLE RIGHTS or NATURAL RIGHTS

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Rights that you are born with that cannot be taken away

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JUDICIAL BRANCH

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Branch of government that interprets the laws, or decides what they mean

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JUSTICE

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All people are treated the same, regardless of who they are

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

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Branch of government that makes the laws and sets taxeds

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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

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Governments that lead our towns, cities and countries

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POLITICAL GIFTS

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Make sure all citizens are able to participate in the political process

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RULE of LAW

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The government is accountable to the law

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TAXES

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Money that citizens pay to the government

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What are the 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

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Judicial, Legislative, Executive

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What are taxes used for?>

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SERVICES

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Justice of the Supreme Court is nominated by?

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The President

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3 levels of government are?

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Federal, State, and Local

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Justice of the Supreme Court is voted on by?

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SENATE

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Purpose of government is?

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Protect citizens rights and promote the common good

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Rule of law means

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Everyone must obey the same laws

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Common good

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People think about what is best for everyone

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What document protects the rights of people?

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Bill of Rights

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3 natural rights that cannot be taken away

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Life, Libery and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Examples of civil rights

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Voting and fair trial by jury

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