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The US then and now Flashcards

1
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Abteilung der Regierung

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branch of government

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2
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System wechselseitiger Kontrolle in einer Organisation

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checks and balances

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3
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Siedler

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colonist

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4
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sich zuspitzen

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to come to a head

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5
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Verfassung

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constitution

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abhängig sein von

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to be dependent on

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7
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Exekutiv–, vollziehend

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The president is head of the EXECUTIVE branch

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die Gründungsvater, die Begründer

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“The Founding Fathers” of the United States are the people who led the struggle for independence from Britain.

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9
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Grenze

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frontier (=border)

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10
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Justiz–; richterlich; gerichtlich

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judicial

legal judgement

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Legislativ–; gesetzgebend; Gesetzgeberich;

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legislative

making and passing of laws

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12
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Ureinwohner Amerikas

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Native American

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13
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Chance, Gelegenheit; Möglichkeit

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opportunity

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14
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Treueschwur auf eine Flagge leisten

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to pledge to a flag

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15
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Ablehnung, Groll

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resentment

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16
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Oberster Gerichtshof

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Supreme Court

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17
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einen Vorteil wahrnehmen; sich etw. zu Nutze machen

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to take advantage of sth.

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18
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Steuer, Abgabe

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tax

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19
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Abschaffung

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abolition

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20
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Waffen tragen

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to bear arms

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21
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Bürgerrechte

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civil rights

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22
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Basis, Grundlage

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The powerful army was the “cornerstone” of the Roman Empire.

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23
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Glauben, Glaubensbekenntnis

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people of every race and “creed”

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24
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Würde

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She accepted the reward with calm “dignity”

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25
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Diskriminierung

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discrimination

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26
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Gleichberechtigung

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equal rights

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27
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Gleichheit, Gleichberechtigung

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to fight for gender “equality”

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28
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ethische Minderheit

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ethic minority

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29
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Freiheit, Unabhängigkeit

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freedom

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30
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Redefreiheit

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freedom of speech

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ein Recht zugestehen bekommen

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to gain a right

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gewähren, zusprechen

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Equality and freedom were not “granted” to all Americans

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ein Recht verletzten

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to infringe a right

34
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ungeachtet

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regardless of

35
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Religionsfreiheit

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religious freedom

36
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Stimmrecht, Wahlrecht

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right to vote

37
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Trennung, Rassentrennung

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“Segregation” is a form of discrimination

38
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Schwäche

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the “shortcoming” of our political system

39
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Einmischung des Staates

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state interference

40
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alle Bürger gleichberechtigt. behandeln

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to treat all citizens as equals

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etw. ausmachen, verantwortlich sein für etw.

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to account for sth.

42
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obligatorisch, verpflichtend

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“compulsory” classes

43
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Nachkommen, Nachfahre

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He was a direct “descendant” of a king

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angetrieben sein von etw.

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to be driven by sth.

45
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flüchten, entkommen

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to escape (from)

46
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ethnische Zusammensetzung

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ethnic make-up

47
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Hungersnot

48
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Einwanderung

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immigration

49
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zunehmen, wachsen

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to increase

50
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Schmelztiegel

Ein Ort, wo viele verschiedene Kulturen von aller Welt leben

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New York has always been a “melting pot” of nations

51
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multikulturell

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multicultural

52
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weitergeben

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to pass on

53
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Siedler/-in

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Fähigkeit

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Leistung, Errungenschaft

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achievement

56
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sozial aufsteigen

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advance socially

57
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seine Werte verraten

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to betray one’s values

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in Ehre halten, hoch halten, hegen

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to “cherish” memories

59
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geprägt sein von, erfunden sein von

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to be coined by

60
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Konkurrenzfähigkeit

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competitive

61
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zu etw. beitragen

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to contribute to sth.

62
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unterstützen, verteidigen

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Schicksal, Fügung, Vorsehung

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versagen missglücken

65
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vom Tellerwäscher zum Millionär

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from rags to riches

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wechselseitiger Respekt

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mutual respect

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Vaterlandsliebe

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patriotism

68
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blühen und gedeihen

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to prosper

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etw./ jmdn. verfolgen

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to pursue sth/ sb

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Streben nach Glück

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pursuit of happiness

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Selbstverwirklichung

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self-realisation

72
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Lebensstandard

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standard of living

73
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unveräußerliche Rechte

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unalienable rights

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