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40 Cards in this Set
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In the English-Speaking world civil liberties had their beginning in the
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Magna Carta.
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The Articles of Confederation were
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a "Halfway Constitution" in effect among the states before 1789.
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A Republican party member cannot vote in a primary election for a Democratic candidate if the election is
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a closed primary.
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The Declaration of Independence is a document which argues that
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People have the right to alter or abolish their government and every one deserves certain rights.
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Today each of the two major political parties chooses its final candidates for President and Vice-President
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at a national nominating convention.
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"Separation of Powers" refers to
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the separation and distribution of the power of government amoung the 3 branches.
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In the United States, the term civil liberty refers to
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The rights that let people develop their talents with minimal government interference.
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United States ambassadors are appointed by
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The President with the consent of the Senate
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Each political party selects candidates for a Presidential election every ___ years
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4
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The people who are paid to try to influence legislation in Congress are called
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lobbyists
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The use of competitive examinations to help decide who shall have government jobs is a part of the
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Merit System
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A child born in Italy whose parents are United States citizens (which country does the child belong to?)
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The child can choose either country when said child is an adult.
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A method of direct legislation.
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Referendum
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When a voter is absent from his or her home district on election day and votes by a special ballot.
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Absentee voting
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More than half of the polled votes.
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Majority
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A method of removing an elected official from office
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Recall
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The place where voters cast their votes.
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Polling Place
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The practice of voting under a name other than one's own
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Personation
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A person sent to a polling place by a political party or other intereted groups to challenge illegal voters.
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Poll "watcher"
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T/F
The thirteen original colonies had identical governments and interests |
False
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In the early years of America, all citizens above the age of 21 were allowed to vote. |
False
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The letters in The Federalist were written to urge adoption of the Constitution by the states |
True
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The Declaration of Independence is the supreme law of the land. |
False
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A naturalized citizen is a citizen born outside the United States. |
True
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Resident aliens are entitled to equal protection of the laws in the United States. |
True
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A "patronage job" is a government position given to a person as a reward for his or her service to a political party. |
True
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Elected government officials generally pay attention to public oppinion |
True
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For legal purposes a business corperation can be a "citizen" of a state. |
True
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The term "suffrage" refers to the right to vote. |
True
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A mojority vote of the people is not sufficient to change the constitution of the United States. |
True
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Part of the Constitution that guarantees women the right to vote
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19th amendment
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Federal law that protects against discrimination in employment
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Part of the Constitution that did away with poll taxes in federal elections
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24th amendment
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Federal law that outlaws the use of discriminatory techniques in voter registration
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Supreme Court ruling that upheld racial segregation in public schools
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Plessy v. Ferguson
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Supreme Court Ruling that outlawed racial segregation in public schools
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Brown v. Board of Education
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Part of the Constitution that protects civil liberties from restrictions by the FEDERAL government
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Bill of Rights
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Part of the Constitution that protects civil liberties from restrictions by the STATE government
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14th amendment
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Name the three problems with the Articles of Confederation
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The central government did not have the power to borrow money.
The central government did not have the power to regulate trade The central government had to rely of the states to supply troops for the army |
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Name the Main institutions for the three branches
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Legislative-House and Senate
Executive-President Judicial-Supreme Court |