Federal Government & Bill of Rights Lecture Review

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Flashcards covering key concepts from the Federal Government and Bill of Rights lecture, including systems of power, amendment process, and individual amendments.

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What is the primary characteristic of 'enumerated powers' in the federal government?

Limiting power

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What is the system of powers primarily based on?

Separation of power

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What was the Federalist view on the separation of powers?

Fusion of powers because they are not separated and are independent

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According to the notes, when do branches become independent?

Once they are appointed

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What level of government did Anti-Federalists focus on?

State level, delegates

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How can amendments to the Constitution be proposed according to Article 5?

2/3 House (Congress) or 2/3 States petition for a national convention

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How can amendments be ratified by states according to the notes?

3/5 State Legislative or 3/5 State Conventions

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What is the Bill of Rights defined as?

A set of protections against the Federal Government

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Who is the Bill of Rights intended to protect?

The state and individuals separately

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What are the key freedoms protected by the First Amendment?

Religion (establishment and free exercise), Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

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What does the Second Amendment mention regarding the state's protection?

Militia, regular people standing for the state, protecting from the government

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What conditions does the Third Amendment set for quartering soldiers?

You can harbor a soldier in a private house with consent of the owner, directed to the Federal Army

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What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Unlawful search and seizures, requiring probable cause

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What key protections are included in the Fifth Amendment?

Right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process, and eminent domain

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What rights does the Sixth Amendment guarantee in criminal proceedings?

Speedy trial, public trial, impartial jury, and the right to lawyers

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What protections does the Eighth Amendment offer regarding punishment?

Protection against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment

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What is the purpose of the Ninth Amendment according to the notes?

To interpret other laws and refers to Article I Section 8 (enumerated powers)

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What does the Tenth Amendment primarily deal with?

Federalism, reinforcing Article I Section 8 (enumerated powers) and mentioning Article I Section 10 (denied powers)