Principle
A fundamental idea on which something is based
What is the final authority for interpreting the constitution.?
The Supreme Court
What is Popular Sovereignty?
The idea that power lies with the people
Who became the first president to die in office and what year was it.?
1841, William Henry Harrison, this led John Tyler to become the president
How many amendments are there, What are the first 10 amendments called.?
There are 27 amendments, the first 10 are called the Bill of Rights.
What is a limited government.?
That the government can do only what the constitution allows it to do.
Rule of Law
The law applies to everyone
Separation of Powers
The division of authority among the legislature, executive, and judicial branches.
Checks and Balances
Each branch of government can check the power of the other 2 branches.
Delegated powers
Powers granted to the funeral government
Reserved powers
Powers set aside for the states
Concurrent Powers
Certain powers shared by the federal government and the state
Civil Liberties
The freedoms we have to participate in society and act without unfair interferences from the government
What all does the 1st Amendment protects 5 freedoms, what are they.?
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition.
Free Speech
The right to say our opinions without fear of punishment from the government.
Petition
A formal request for the government to act
Slander
Spoken untruths that are harmful to someones reputation
Libel
Written untruths that are harmful to someones reputation
Accused
A person is officially charged with a crime
Probable Cause
A strong reason to think a person or property was involved in a crime
Search Warrant
A court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
Due Process
Following established and fair legal procedures
Eminent Domain
The right of the government to take private property, usually land, for public use
Bail
the sum of money used as a security deposit in exchange for being let out of jail
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Topic 1 Part 217
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Unit 324
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Declaration of Independence26
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Vocab Unit 412
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Topic 2 pt 118
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Unit 522
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Unit 724
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The Constitution (Short Answer)12
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The Constitution (Vocabulary)31
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Unit 1024
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Unit 1224
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Topic 427
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Unit 1324
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To Kill A Mockingbird Test52
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PS Exam65
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Topic 11 pt 115
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Science Test1
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Unit 1412
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Unit 1524
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