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16 Terms
Free Speech Clause
Prohibits federal, state, and local governments from restricting expression.
Protected actions include wearing armbands, burning flags, and peaceful protests.
Freedom of Religion
The fundamental right to choose, practice, or change religious beliefs without government coercion
Through the 14th Amendment, these First Amendment religious protections apply to state governments, not just federal.
Articles Of Confederation
First draft or Original American constitution, The Central Government was weak, No power to tax either.
Preamble of The U.S. Constitution
The introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the purposes and guiding principles of the government, emphasizing the importance of justice, domestic tranquility, and the general welfare.
Article I of the U.S Constitution
Establishes Bi-caramel Houses and The Congress Building.
Article II of the U.S Constitution
Establishes The Executive Branch, Power in the President, Four Year Term.
Article III of the U.S Constitution
Establishes the Judicial Branch, including the Supreme Court and federal courts, and outlines their powers.
Separation of Powers
Powers between Branches are separated, creates a system of checks & balances.
Amendment Ratification Process
2 / 3 Senate and House Approval and Approval of 3 / 4 States (38/50).
Gerrymandering
Modifying district boundaries to favor one party by “Cracking or Packing”
Gridlock
A state in which to government can not make decisions because of intense partisan division.
Electoral College
A body of elected voters chosen by the people who then elect the president.
Presidential Succession
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
Impeachment Process
House of Representatives ( Investigation & Charges )
The Senate 2 / 3 ( Trial & Vote )
Federal Court System
Supreme Court ( 9 Judges, 1 Court)
U.S Courts of Appeals (12 Regional Circuits and One Federal)
U.S. District Courts (The Trial Courts of Federal System)
Ohio Constitution of 1851
Restructuring of Judicial System
More Elected Executives
Legislative Restrictions
Financial Constraints
Expanded Power of Governor