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Constitutional Handbook Flashcards

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John Locke

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Declared all individuals have natural rights to life, liberty and property.

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Baron de Montesquieu

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French thinker who came up with the concept of separation of powers.

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republic

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Government in which citizens rule themselves through elected representatives.

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separation of powers

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Powers of government must be clearly defined and divided into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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private property

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Property owned by an individual.

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habeas corpus

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No person may be held in prison without being charged with a specific crime.

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dictatorship

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A government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority.

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preamble

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Describes the purpose of government set up by the Constitution.

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articles

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The seven sections of the Constitution. They provide the framework for the Constitution.

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10
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Amendments

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Formal changes that have been made to the Constitution.

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repeal

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Cancel.

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popular sovereignty

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Asserts that the people are the primary source of the government’s authority.

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13
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limited government

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The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it.

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checks and balances

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Each branch of the government has the power to check, or limit, the powers of the other two branches.

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Federalism

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The principle of division of power between the federal government and the states.

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bill

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Proposal for a new law.

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veto

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Reject.

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override

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Pass a law despite a presidential veto.

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appeal

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Ask that the decision of a lower court be reviewed by a higher court.

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Jurisdiction

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The power to hear and decide cases.

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unconstitutional

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Not allowed under the Constitution.

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amending

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Changing the Constitution.

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Ratify

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Approve.

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Bill of RIghts

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

25
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Dissent

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Disagreement.

26
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Censorship

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The power to review, change or prevent the publication of news.

27
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libel

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The publication of false and malicious information that damages a person’s reputation.

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The number of senators representing each state.

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Two.

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Name of one of the English documents that placed limits on the powers of rulers and protected the citizens’ rights

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Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights.

30
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Who presides of the Senate?

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Vice-President

31
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Which branch is made up of two houses of Congress?

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Legislative Branch

32
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What determines a state representation in the House of Representatives?

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Population of the state.

33
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Length of term for the House of Representatives.

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Two years.

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Length of term for the United States Senate.

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Six years.

35
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Who can regulate trade between the states?

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Congress.

36
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Evidence

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Presented and a judge or a jury decides the facts of a case.

37
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What is the main job of the President?

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To carry out the laws.

38
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Which branch of government helps the President carry out the laws?

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Judicial Branch

39
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Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

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The President with approval from Congress.

40
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How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?

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Nine

41
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Responsibility of all citizens.

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  1. Obey all federal, state and local laws.
  2. Pay their fair share of taxes.
  3. Serve on juries if called.
  4. Defend the nation if called.
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Good citizens should:

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  1. Vote in federal, state, and local elections.
  2. Stay informed on important issues.
  3. Serve the community.
  4. Help to create a just society.
43
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Requirements for Senate

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  1. Two senators per state.
  2. 6 year term.
  3. Must be at least 30 years old.
  4. citizens for 9 years.
  5. Resident of the state elected in.
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Requirements for House of Representatives

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  1. At least one per state based on population.
  2. 2 year term.
  3. Must be at least 25 years old.
  4. citizen for 7 years.
  5. Resident of the state elected in.
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Article 1

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Outlines the rules and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch for both the House of Representatives and Senate

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Article 2

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Outlines the rules and responsibilities of the Executive Branch: President and Cabinet.

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Article 3

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Outlines the rules and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch: Supreme Court and other federal courts.

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Article 4

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Outlines the rights and expectations for all states and citizens including the adding of new states.

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Article 5

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Outlines the process for amending or changing the Constitution

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Article 6

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Explains that whenever state and federal laws contradict each other, the federal laws will win or are more powerful.

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Article 7

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Outlines the process for ratification of the Constitution.

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Citizen

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Someone who is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a particular nation.

53
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Naturalization

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The official legal process of becoming a citizen.

54
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interest group

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An organization that represents the concerns of a particular group.

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