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Ch. 8 social studies
ch. 8
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Social Studies
8th Grade
10/27/2018

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Term
Bill of rights
Definition
protects peoples rights and limits government power, first 10 amendments
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Census
Definition
every 10 years they switch seats or representatives
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Executive Branch
Definition
administrates laws and policies
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Supremacy Clause
Definition
Federal law Prevails
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Enumerated Powers
Definition
powers specifically given to congress
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Reserved powers
Definition
power that belongs to the states
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Concurrent powers
Definition
Powers that are shared by state and federal government
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Implied powers
Definition
Claimed by congress but not directly stated
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Veto power
Definition
president can check power of congress
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James Madison
Definition
Made Virginia plan, Which provides central plan for constitution.
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Checks and Balances
Definition
Maintains balance of power between the 3 branches.
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Key principals of the constitution
Definition
7 principals
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Popular sovereignty
Definition
the belief that government is subject to the will of the people.
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Courts opinion
Definition
Justice of the supreme court listen to legal arguments then they explain and present their decision.
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Changing the constitution where?
Definition
starts in congress
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Changing the constitution how?
Definition
Whenever 2/3 of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to the constitution.
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Term limits
Definition
None for senators and representatives.
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Executive power in legislation
Definition
Don't make laws, they can veto
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Declare acts of congress unconstitutional
Definition
Judicial branch
Term
free from executive control
Definition
federal judges
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Amendment for those accused of crimes
Definition
5th amendment
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Oath of citizenship
Definition
pledge loyalty to U.S. above all other countries, naturalization process.
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First words of preamble
Definition
we the people
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Rewrite the first amendment
Definition
Protects freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition and religion.
Term
Which part of constitution is the first amendment
Definition
Bill of rights
Term
Do you believe one branch of government is more important than others?
Definition
No, because of checks and balances and separation of powers.
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