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One of two houses of Congress
Has 100 members
6 yr terms
Every state has 2 senators |
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One of two houses of Congress
Has 435 members
2 yr terms
number of reps according to stae population |
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| Freedom of religion, press, speech, petition |
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Right from unlawful search and seizure
(must have search warrant) |
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Right against self-incrimination
(testifying against oneself) |
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| Shared power between federal and state governments |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| First form of government; weak central government and states not working together led to need for Constitution |
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Makes laws
Made of Senate and House of Representatives |
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Enforces laws
Made of president, vice president, and many cabinets |
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Interprets laws
Made of Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, and District Courts |
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