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Eminent Domain
The process by which the government may seize private property with proper compensation, but without the owner's consent.
Popular Sovereignty
People rule
Limited Government
Rule of law
Separation of Powers
Branches of government
Checks and Balances
No branch is stronger than the other
Judicial Review
The ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution
Federalism
Shared powers. Between states and federal governments
Descriptions for Branches - term and requirements
Legislative Branch Includes two houses: the House of Representatives (2 year term) and the Senate (6 year term) Proposes and passes laws
Executive Branch Includes the president (4-8 year term) and the departments that help run the government Proposes and administers laws Commands armed forces Appoints officials Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties
Judicial Branch Judicial Branch Interprets Constitution and other laws Reviews lower-court decisions
Characteristic that describes the legislative branch, executive branch, or judicial branches of government.
Legislative—Makes laws Executive—Carries out laws Judicial—Evaluates laws
Description of elected officials - Qualifications
House of Representatives Members must be 25 years oldLive in the state where elected Have been a U.S. citizen for seven years
Senate Members must be 30 years old Live in the state represented Have been a U.S. citizen for nine years
Original purpose of the Constitutional Convention
Revise the Articles of Confederation
How does a naturalized citizen differ from a native-born citizen?
A natural born citizen is born in the country they are a citizen of and currently living in, however a naturalized citizen is a citizen of a country who is is now living in another country.
Civic duty or a civic responsibility - know definitions and examples of each.
Civic duties (required) are part of a citizen's responsibility (things you should do), in exchange for which they receive the benefits of a society. In the United States, examples of civic duty include paying taxes, serving on a jury, attending school, and testifying in court.
1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Press Freedom of Petition
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
Right to not quarter soldiers in your home
4th Amendment
Freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment
Indictment by a grand jury No double jeopardy Right to remain silent Due process of law must be followed for everyone Eminent domain
6th Amendment
Guarantees a trial by jury Guarantees a public and speedy trial The accused must be told the exact charge against them The accused have the right to hear and question all witnesses against them and call witnesses in their own defense Right to an attorney
7th Amendment
Right to a civil trial in all cases where the amount is more than twenty dollars
8th Amendment
No excessive bail No cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment
The people have rights that aren’t stated in the Constitution
10th Amendment
Power not given to the federal government is given to the states or the people
What does deported mean?
to send an immigrant back to his or her country of origin
What is the term for a person born in another country who becomes a citizen of the United States?
Naturalized Citizens
Delegated-who has it
Powers assigned to the national government, including coining money and regulating trade.
Reserved-who has it
Powers kept by states, include creating local governments and holding elections.
Concurrent powers-who has it
Shared by federal and state governments, including taxing and enforcing laws.
Examples of the system of checks and balances?
The legislative branch makes laws, but the President in the executive branch can veto those laws with a Presidential Veto.
Main powers granted to the president.
The President can issue executive orders, which direct executive officers or clarify and further existing laws. The President also has the power to extend pardons and clemencies for federal crimes.
What is the main power of the judicial branch?
interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases. The courts, like Congress, can compel the production of evidence and testimony through the use of a subpoena.
Why volunteer?
Less of a strain on government, for the good of people
Line of succession
President, Vice President, Speaker of the House
Once boys turn 18…
They register with selective service
First african american on supreme court
Thurgood Marshall
First female on supreme court
Sandra Day O'Conner
First hispanic female on supreme court
Sonia Sotomayor
First african american female on supreme court
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Impeached
To be accused of a crime by the senate while president
Role of president's closet
Advise the President
Who can declare war?
Congress
Concerns of Anti Federalists
There was o Bill f Rights so they thought they were not protected.
Most important civic responsibility
Voting
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