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American Gov. Chapters 3-5
Chapters 3-5
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History
10th Grade
10/12/2010

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What defines the principle of popular sovereignty?
Definition
the people
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Where did representative government first develop?
Definition
The Roman Empire
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Who is the father of the Constitution?
Definition
James Madison
Term
What historic document established the rule of law?
Definition
Magna Carta
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What complaint was the greatest barrier to ratifying the Constitution?
Definition
The Bill of Rights being included.
Term
What issue was resolved by the Great Compromise?
Definition
How many houses of legislature there were, (Sherman.)
Term
Why did we establish the Articles of Confederation? What did we fear?
Definition
Without it, the Constitution wouldn't be ratified.
Term
Which philosopher favored three separate branches?
Definition
Montiesquieu
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Thomas Paine was influenced by Rousseau...What was his argument about dissolving government?
Definition
People must have freedom, we are born good but the government corrupts us.
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Life, liberty, and property are all examples of what type of rights?
Definition
Equal rights
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What is due process?
Definition
No person can be deprived of their equal rights without fair legal procedures
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What is habeas corpus?
Definition
The right of people accused of a crime to have their case presented to a judge
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What is judicial review?
Definition
the power of the courts to declare things (such as laws) unconstitutional
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What is eminent domain?
Definition
(5th amendment) the right of the government to take private property for public use, as long as there is compensation.
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What is the Preamble of the Constitution? And what is it's purpose?
Definition
It sets the purpose of government, and states a few things:
. Defines the broad purposes of the the republican government
. Form a more perfect union
. Establish justice
. Ensure domestic tranquility
. Provide for the common defense
. Promote the general welfare
. Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and others
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Why do we have 3 separate branches of government?
Definition
So no group or single person get more power than the others.
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Where does power and authority come from in our government?
Definition
The people
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Defining characteristics of federal system are...
Definition
Delegated Powers- powers in national gov.
Reserved Powers- powers kept by states
Concurrent Powers- powers shared by the federal and state govs.
Term
One questions on voting rights...
Definition
Whether blacks could vote or not
Term
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution indicates how to resolve conflicts between what two entities?
Definition
States that the Constitution is the "Law of the Land"; If one law made by the state fights with a law from the Constitution, the Constitution.
Term
Checks and Balances...
Definition
Each branch of gov. can limit the powers of other branches;
Term
Mabury v. Madison strengthened Supreme Court...how?
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It showed that the court could say laws are unconstitutional.
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The process involved in amending the Constitution?
Definition
. 2/3 each house in Congress must propose the amendment
. 3/4 of states must ratify the amendment
Term
Which group plays the largest role in interpreting the Bill of Rights?
Definition
The Feds & Anti-Feds... I don't know.
Term
5 Examples of Civil Liberties
Definition
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
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Forms of expression protected by the first amendment
Definition
Speech, assembly, press, petiton
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Establishment Clause is...
Definition
Separation between schools and churches.
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Fifth Amendment protects...
Definition
Your rights when accused of a crime; Miranda Rights
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Sixth Amendment Protects...
Definition
Right to a fair trial
Term
Seventh Amendment Protects...
Definition
Right to a fair trial; A jury
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"You have the right to remain silent."
Definition
5th Amendment
Term
Eighth Amendment protects...
Definition
Excessive bail and punishment
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Which rights have been subject to incorporation...
Definition
First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth.
Term
Hague v. CIO conclusion is...
Definition
Allowed to petition
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Prior restraint means...
Definition
Government's attempt to to prevent the publication of harmful material.
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