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10th Grade
06/02/2011

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Government-main function
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to use the powers granted in the constitution and nothing more
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types of government
Definition
Democracy, authoritarian, communism, monarchy,
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John locke
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Father of liberalism
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social contract theory
Definition
explains relationship between individuals and their government
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Natural rights
Definition
Rights granted to us in the constitution
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magna carta
Definition
set down rights which became english law
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montesque
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defines process of separation of powers
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rule of law
Definition
says no person can be above the law
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civic virtue
Definition
doing what it takes to be a good citizen
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constitutional republic
Definition
head of state and other officials are elected as representatives of the people
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declaration of independence
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sates the independence of the united states
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popular sovereignty
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mandate of the people created government
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unalienable
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incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another;
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force theory
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Person or group claimed control over an area and forced it within to submit to their rule.
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divine right theory
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also well known as divine right of kings, is the doctrine that states the right of rules in a monarch
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beliefs and importance of john locke and social contract theory
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john locke created thoughts that lead to the social contract theory which helps us today
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reasons for limiting gov. and separating powers.
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seperating powers allows branches to check on one another
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why colonists wanted independence
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they were being taxed alot and treated unfairly
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purposes of gov.
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to pertect and defend their country
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Articles of confederation
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many people believed they were wrong
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constitutional convention
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people talked about what should be and not be in the constitution
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virgina plan/new jersey plan
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virgina-wanted two houses of legislature
jersey-small states got equal share of representation
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electoral college
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used to elect the president
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hecks and balances
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branches can check on eachother
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federalists/anti-federalist
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federalist-liked the constitution
anti-opposed the constitution
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federalism
Definition
separation of state and national government.
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constitution
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states our rights and rules the gov. must follow
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seperation of powers
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seperates the power between state and nat. gov.
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bill of rights
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first 10 amendments
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federal gov
Definition
powers dived equally between 3 branches
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politics
Definition
anything to do with gov. locally or nationally
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bicameral
Definition
two parties working together
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representative/direct democracy
Definition
rep-people have some say
direct-people have most power
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limited gov.
Definition
wont allow gov. to do whatever they want
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supremacy clause
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constitution is highest in law
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house/senate
Definition
house-alot of members
senate-100 members
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article 5
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describes the process by where the constitution can be altered
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belief of republicans
Definition
fortunate to live in america
helping those around you
small gov. better than for the people
free markets keep people free
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democratic beliefs
Definition
To respect human life
To respect the rights of others
To be tolerant
To be honest
To be compassionate
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political party
Definition
seeks to influence gov. policy
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how to join a political party
Definition
voluntary you can join if you want
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precints
Definition
where you vote
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duty
Definition
your duty as a u.s. citizen
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requirements of all voters
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be a citizen of the state your voting in
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suffrage-14,15,19,26
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allows people freedoms like voting
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equal protection
Definition
everyone has equal protection no matter there race
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due process
Definition
gov cannot take away life liberty or pursuit of happiness unless they have due process
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elastic clause
Definition
allows gov. to do what is nesscary and proper
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judicial reveiw
Definition
allows judicial branch to check on the other branches
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only way of overturning a S.C decision
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voting of the house and senate
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16th amendment
Definition
gives congress power income tax
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committees
Definition
do work congress does not have time to do
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filibuster
Definition
takes place in senate and where someone talks forever
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house
Definition
works with the senate to vote on bills
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senate
Definition
works with house to vote on bills
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redistricting
Definition
where states redistrict there districts to even out the population
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roles of pres.
Definition
commander in cheif, cheif executive, cheif legislature
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main goal of each branch
Definition
to do the work assigned and check on the other branches
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power of immigration rules
Definition
makes it hard for immigrants to get citizenship
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pres-foreign affairs
Definition
has a great impact on foreign affairs
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cong-foreign affairs
Definition
have more power than the president does
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naturalization
Definition
natuaral born citizens get citizenship automatically
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alien
Definition
term for an illegal immigrant
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united nations
Definition
every country working together to pass united bills
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citizen responsibilities
Definition
to vote follow laws and to be a jedi citizen
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