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15 Cards in this Set
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What are the 7 basic principles?
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-Popular sovereignty
-Limited government -Seperation of powers -Checks and Balances -Federalism -Republicanism -Individual rights |
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What is the most important job of Congress?
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make laws
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What is the job of the Supreme Court?
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check if the laws are constitutional
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What is the job of the president?
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carry out laws or veto them
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How is the president and vice president elected?
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Voted by all of the registered voters
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What government is in charge of education?
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State gov.
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What power does local government have?
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the power that the state gives them
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What is the 13 am.?
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Abolish slavery
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Who can propose an amendment? (2)
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-congress
-national convention (states) |
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What is the purpose of the bill of rights?
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Protection of citizens
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What is a naturalized citizen?
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someone who has completed the official legal process for becoming a citizen
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How can congress control the president?
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-overide veto
-impeachment |
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What is the state route of courts?
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1. Trial court
2. Appellate court 3. State Supreme court 4. U.S. Supreme court |
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What is the federal route of courts?
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1. District court
2. Court of Appeals 3. U.S. Supreme Court |
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What does the checks and balances have to do with the 3 brances?
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Each branch has the power to check the other branches
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