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Tyranny

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A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

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Representative Government

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Power is held by the people and exercised through the efforts of representatives elected by the people.

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U.S. Constitution

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A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.

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Individual Rights

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Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

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Eighth Amendment

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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Militia

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A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies

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grievance

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injustice; complaint

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Tenth Amendment

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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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Republicanism

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A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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Fourth Amendment

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Protects against unreasonable search and seizure

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Three branches of government

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Maribeau Lamar

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2nd President of Republic of Texas, spent money, angered Mexico, anti-annexation, wanted Santa Fe, known as Father of Public Education

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Federalism

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A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

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Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

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interprets the constitution and other laws, reviews lower-court decisions

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Amendment

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A change to the Constitution

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Legislative Branch (Congress)

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The branch of government that makes laws. They are divided into the House of Representatives and the Senates.

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Ratify

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to approve

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Second Amendment

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Right to bear arms

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Supreme Court

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Consists of nine justices, each appointed by the President and confirmed by Congress. Appointment is for life. Supreme Court exercises the power to determine constitutionality of statutes

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Ninth Amendment

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People's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution

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First Amendment

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5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

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Fifth Amendment

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prohibits government from forcing individuals to testify against themselves.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Rule by the people

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Separation of Powers

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Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law

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Third Amendment

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The government may not house soldiers in private homes without consent of the owner

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Sam Houston

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First president of the Republic of Texas

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Sixth Amendment

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Right to a speedy and public trial

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U.S. Senate

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a part of Congress; based on a equal number.

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Limited Government

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A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

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Executive Branch (President)

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the branch of government that carries out laws

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Veto

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a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

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Due Process

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fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

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Judicial Review

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The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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U.S. House of Representatives

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The larger house of Congress. Its members represent the people of their state, and the total number of representatives is based on the state's population. Has 435 members total. Members serve 2-year terms.

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Checks and Balances

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A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

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Texas Constitution

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a long, complex, and detailed document

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Seventh Amendment

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Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

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Congress

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the national legislative body of a country.

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Due Process Amendments

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4,5,6,7,8

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