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19 Cards in this Set
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Which goal of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states that the government should make laws and establish a system of courts that is fair to all? |
Establish Justice |
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Which goal of the Preamble to the U.S Constitution states that the government should work to protect the country from its enemies? |
Provide for the common defense. |
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Which goal of the Preamble to the U.S Constitution states that the government should work to safeguard the freedom of the people? |
Secure the blessings of liberty to our posterity. |
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Which goal of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states that the government should preserve peace within the country? |
Insure domestic tranquility. |
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What is a lobbyist? |
Representative from an interest group to directly influence government policy. |
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Identify the current major political parties? |
Democrats, Republicans, Third Parties. |
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In what founding U.S. document is the principle of "consent of the governed" expressed? |
Declaration of Independence |
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What is the meaning of "We the People" as written in the Preamble to the US Constitution? |
Government gets their power from the people and exists to serve them. |
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Give examples of how a person's constitutional rights can be limited? |
Slander- speaking lies Libel- publishing lies Can't yell fire in a theater. Convicted felons may loose some rights. |
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The division of powers between three branches of government is called _______________. |
Separation of Powers. |
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The ability of one branch to limit power of the others is called_____________. |
Checks and Balances. |
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What is the purpose of checks and balances and separation of powers in the Constitution? |
Government functions are not in one place or to limit power. |
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What is the "highest law of the land" in the U.S? |
Supreme Court |
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____________ law refers to the body of law that governs relationships between individuals and settles disputes. |
Civil law. |
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__________ law refers to the body of law that regulates the conduct of individuals. |
Criminal law. |
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_________law is based on the Constitution and on Supreme Court decisions. |
Constitutional law. |
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_________ law governs the behavior of men and women in all branches of the armed forces. |
Military law. |
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Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S? |
13th amendment. |
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Which amendment guaranteed due process, equal protection under the law and granted rights of citizenship to African Americans? |
14th amendment. |
