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Division of Power
Rule of Law
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Civics
7th Grade
03/06/2014

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Term
Concurrent powers
Definition
powers SHARED by federal and state governments
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Implied Powers
Definition
powers of federal government ONLY
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Reserved Powers
Definition
States powers ONLY according to the 10th Amendment
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U.S. Constitution
Definition
7 Articles, Bill of Rights, does not establish public education
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U.S. + State Constitution
Definition
3 branches, specific rights, protection plan for citizens
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State Constitution
Definition
12 articles, establises public education, declaration of rights
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Rule of Law
Definition
laws that apply to the entire nation that makes sure everyone is treated equally and protected
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Rule of Law: impact on citizens
Definition
protects rights and freedoms, citizens have knowledge of rights
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Rule of Law: Impact on lawmakers and courts
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outlines the rules judges MUST follow no matter what
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Rule of Law: Order and Security
Definition
Citizens feel safe during the day, police follow procedures, criminals face consequences
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Rule Of Law: Legitimacy
Definition
Law is worthy of following, Citizens have input in laws, citizens respect the law & think they are fair
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Rule of Law: Checks and Balances
Definition
power is divided into 3 branches, Judicial Branch is independent, elected officials answer to the people
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Rule of Law: Equal Application of Law
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Nobody is above the law, the judicial system treats everyone the same
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Rule of Law: Procedural Fairness
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Gov't has fair rules for courts that they follow
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Rule of Law: Access to Justice
Definition
citizens enforce their rights, citizens have knowledge to get justice, justice system is available to everyone
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