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| powers SHARED by federal and state governments |
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| powers of federal government ONLY |
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| States powers ONLY according to the 10th Amendment |
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| 7 Articles, Bill of Rights, does not establish public education |
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| U.S. + State Constitution |
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| 3 branches, specific rights, protection plan for citizens |
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| 12 articles, establises public education, declaration of rights |
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| laws that apply to the entire nation that makes sure everyone is treated equally and protected |
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| Rule of Law: impact on citizens |
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| protects rights and freedoms, citizens have knowledge of rights |
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| Rule of Law: Impact on lawmakers and courts |
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| outlines the rules judges MUST follow no matter what |
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| Rule of Law: Order and Security |
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| Citizens feel safe during the day, police follow procedures, criminals face consequences |
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| Law is worthy of following, Citizens have input in laws, citizens respect the law & think they are fair |
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| Rule of Law: Checks and Balances |
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| power is divided into 3 branches, Judicial Branch is independent, elected officials answer to the people |
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| Rule of Law: Equal Application of Law |
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| Nobody is above the law, the judicial system treats everyone the same |
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| Rule of Law: Procedural Fairness |
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| Gov't has fair rules for courts that they follow |
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| Rule of Law: Access to Justice |
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| citizens enforce their rights, citizens have knowledge to get justice, justice system is available to everyone |
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