Civics / Arkansas's Government

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3 Basic Values of Americans

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Equality/Freedom/Justice

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly & petition

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5th Amendment

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the right to remain silent

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Aliens

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Living in the US do not have the the right to vote

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Americans

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united as a nation we share many beliefs and ideals, everyone should have the same opportunities

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Arkansas

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4 Congressional districts; 2 Senators are Mark Pryor and John Boozman, Governor is Mike Beebe

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Article 6

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makes the Constitution "the supreme law of the land"

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Article 2 of The Constitution

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gives the power of the executive branch to the President and Vice President

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Ballot

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Located on this are referendum, names of the candidates, and an initiative

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Bicameral Legislature

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two houses, originally formed to support a strong national government

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Bill Of Rights

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first 10 amendments of the Constitution

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Bonds

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Certificates the government sells for interest

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Canvass

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going door to door to campaign for a candidate

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Commission Plan

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plan that has several commissioners running things and no mayor

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Congress

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Primary function is to make laws, contains both Senate and House of Representatives, 2/3 vote overrides Veto

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Constitution

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went into effect after approval by 9 state legislatures, state constitutions were model for it

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Constitutional Amendments

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must be approved at both national and state level, 27 total amendments

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Consumers

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purchase goods and services

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Democracy

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Government where the power is shared by all the people and is used in the US

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Democrats and Republicans

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2 major parties since 1800's; disagree on gov. role on social issues; inform Americans on issues

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Direct Democracy

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first came from Ancient Athens, represented today by town meetings

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Duties of a Citizen

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defending the nation, paying taxes, serving on a jury

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Education

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most money spent by local governments goes to this

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Electoral College

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538 total votes; 270 to win

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Federal Government

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Share many characteristics of state governments, provides better equality than state government

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Federalism

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division of power between the state and national government

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Federalists

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wanted strong national government

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Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans

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1st two political parties

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Federal court Judges

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serve life terms, John Roberts is current supreme court Justice

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General Elections

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where voters make final decisions on candidates and issues to elect local, state, and federal officials.

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Governor

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executive leader of state government

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Great Compromise

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set up 2 house legislature

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House of Representatives

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435 Members

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Hispanic Americans

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second largest group in the US during the 2010 census

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Initiative

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introduce a matter before the governing body or place it directly before the voters for their approval

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Incumbents

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already hold the office for which they are running and usually have a very good chance at winning.

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Legislature

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group of people chosen to make laws

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Local planning commission

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set goals for land use

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Magna Carta

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first document to limit the power of English Monarchy

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Marketplace of Ideas

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all views may be expressed in this country

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Mayor Council Plan

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shared powers, closely resembles Federal Government

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Missouri Plan

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judges are selected by a commission, the governor, and the voters

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Money

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anything generally accepted as payment for goods and services, big argument over this in all levels of government

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Mosaic

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American culture is made up of parts of many different cultures

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Municipalities

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governed by mayor and council

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National Conventions

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set party platform, nominate candidates, unite various party factions

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Naturalized Citizen

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cannot hold what 2 offices in the government (VP & President)

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Nonpartisan

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not affiliated with any political party

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November

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Presidential elections are held the first Tuesday after the first monday of this month

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Original Jurisdiction

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court that first hears a case

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Plaintiff

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person initiating a lawsuit

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Political Parties

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inform Americans about issues

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Preamble to the Constitution

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states goals, provides common defense, and establishes justice

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Precint

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community of voting Districts

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President

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35 yrs age, 4 yr terms, natural born citizen, $400,000 Salary, granting pardons is main judicial power

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Presidential Roles

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Chief Diplomat, Chief Executive, Chief of State, Commander in Chief

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Propaganda

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message menat to influence ideas or actions; know 6 techniques used

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Referendum

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direct vote by the people on an issue of public policy

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Representatives

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based on population, 2 yr terms, 24 yrs of age

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School District

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special district, local gov, spends most of their money on schools

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Separation of Powers

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power is divided between the 3 branches of government

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Senate

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100 members, Vice President is leader, Confirm Supreme court appointments

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Senators

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2 per state, 30 yrs old, 6 year terms, approve federal judges

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Socialization

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learning how to be a member of a group

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Speaker of the House

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leader of the house of Representatives

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State Government

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creates local government, sets up public schools, better serves citizen's needs than National Gov

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State tax revenue

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comes from income and sales tax

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Supreme Court

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9 justice serve life terms, only hear nationally important cases, John Roberts is Chief of Justice

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Third Parties

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bringing up new issues and ideas

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Thomas Jefferson

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author of the Declaration of Independence

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Tinker Case

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armbands are a form of speech protected by the 1st amendment

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Voting Rules

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18 yrs, registered, resident of the state where you vote

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Weak Mayor Plan

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gives both legislature and executive power to a council