Unit 2 Flashcards

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Extradition

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returning a fugitive to where they committed a crime to face trial

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Slander

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purposely telling lies with the intent to harm one’s reputation

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Due Process

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TRIAL BY JURY, doing something fair, Magna Carta, fair chance for trial, no self incrimination, big in Amendment 5
Double jeopardy- you can’t be charged twice for the same crime
Eminent domain- taking private property for public use

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Warrant

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a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice

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Representative Government

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the government is elected by citizens

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Supremacy Clause

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In Article 6, Federal law takes precedence over any conflicting state law

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Elastic Clause

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AKA Necessary and Proper Clause
“stretches” Congress’ power to do what is necessary (ex. taxes, IRS)
I 8:18 Donuts

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Full Faith and Credit Clause

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each state must honor and validate other states laws, court decisions and public records
Exceptions: Hunting/fishing licenses, college tuition

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Popular Sovereignty

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the people rule

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Federalism

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power is (shared/divided) at different levels with top level having more power (strong central government)

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Checks and Balances

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each Branch checks/limits the other branches

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Judicial Review

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deciding if something is unconstitutional
Ex. Marbury vs Madison

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Northwest Ordinance

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chartered a government for Northwest Territory, provided a new method for admitting new states to the Union

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Why is Judicial Review an important part of the Checks and Balance system? What court case established Judicial Review?

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It ensures each branch of government recognizes the limits of its own power.
Ex. Marbury vs Madison

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Marbury v Madison

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With his decision in Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review, an important addition to the system of “checks and balances” created to prevent any one branch of the Federal Government from becoming too powerful

the U.S. Supreme Court first declared an act of Congress unconstitutional, thus establishing the doctrine of judicial review

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Compare and Contrast Federalists and Anti Federalists

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Federalists supported the Constitution and a strong central government while the Anti Federalists did not.

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Compare and Contrast Federalists and Anti Federalists

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Federalists supported the ratification of the Constitution in 1787-1788 and believed in a strong central government. Anti Federalists did not support the Constitution nor wanted a strong central government

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What is the introduction to the United States Constitution called? List the six fundamentals listed in the introduction

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The preamble
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of power, checks and balances, judicial review, federalism

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What is the first fundamental part of the preamble?

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Popular sovereignty

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What is the second fundamental part of the preamble?

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Limited government

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What is the third fundamental part of the preamble?

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Separation of power

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What is the fourth fundamental part of the preamble?

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Checks and balances

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What is the fifth fundamental part of the preamble?

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Judicial Review

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What is the sixth fundamental part of the preamble?

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Popular sovereignty
people rule
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Limited government
multiple ways to limit the government
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Separation of power
3 branches: legislative, executive, judicial
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Checks and balances
each Branch checks/limits other branches
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Judicial review
decides if something is unconstitutional
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How do constitutional amendments become ratified?
three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification
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Expressed powers
the powers delegated to the National Government AKA enumerated powers. CLEARLY STATED
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Implied powers
powers that are not expressly stated, but reasonably suggested by the expressed powers. NOT CLEARLY STATED.
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Reserved powers
powers that the constitution does not grant to the National Government but does not deny to the States. States only- schools, elections, licensing, 10th amendment
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Exclusive powers
powers that can be exercised only by the National Government and not by any State under any circumstances Federal government only- military, money, citizenship
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Concurrent powers
both national and state can posses and exercise- make laws/collect taxes
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Article #1
legislative branch. Two parts (bicameral): senate (100, equal) and house of representatives (435, population)
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Elastic clause
stretches congress' power I 8:18
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Article #2
Executive branch. President, V.P and Cabinet
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Article #3
Judicial Branch: court system
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Article #4
state relations
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Full Faith and Credit
Found in article 4 states must honor other states' laws EXCEPT hunting/fishing licenses and college tuition
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Article #5
three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification
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Article #6
supremacy, debt ,oath (6SS) Supremacy clause= the Constitution and federal laws take priority over any conflicting rules of state law
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Article #7
anything over $20, you can request a trial by jury Ratification
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1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. Cannot put anyone in danger. No slander/libel (written)
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2nd Amendment
the right to bear arms, must be a certain age, quantity limits in some states
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4th Amendment
requires search warrant to search and seize private property
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26th Amendment
voting age for citizens: 18 years old, original age was 21
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26th Amendment
voting age for citizens: 18 years old, original age was 21
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18th Amendment
prohibited the making, transporting, consumption and selling of alcoholic beverages
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21st Amendment
repealed the 18th amendment, ending prohibition and allowing sale of alcohol
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What are the Civil War Amendments?
13, 14, 15
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5th Amendment
Right to remain silent Means being fair, no self incrimination Due process= trial by jury Double jeopardy= you can't be charged twice for the same crime Eminent domain= private property for public use
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8th Amendment
No excessive punishment, bails, penalties, fines
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10th Amendment
the Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution
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13th Amendment
abolished slavery
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14th Amendment
anyone born in the US is automatically a citizen, provided citizenship to forever slaves, equal protection of law as a citizen
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15th Amendment
all men can vote regardless of race- including slaves