The Constitution of the United States

Question 1

John Locke

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

Question 2

Baron De Montesquieu

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

Question 3

Republic

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Government in which citizens rule themselves through elected representatives.

Question 4

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 for 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

Question 8

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.

Question 10

Amendments

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formal changes that have been made to the constitution.

Question 11

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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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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unconstitional

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not allowed under the constitution

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amending

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changing the constition

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ratify

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approve

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bill of rights

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the first 10 amendments to the constitution

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dissent

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disagreement

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censorship

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

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libel

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the publication of false and malicious information that damages a person's reputation

Question 28

requirements for the 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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requirements for senate

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1. 2 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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Article 1

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outlines the rules and responsibilities of the legislative branch for both the house of representatives and the senate

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Article 2

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outlines the rules and responsibilities of the executive branch: President and Cabinent

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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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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 create a just society