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Section 1

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Revolution

Front

Violent overthrow of government by large group of people

Back

Amendment 9

Front

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

Back

Electoral College

Front

Each state has electors = senators + # reps Electoral college works 'winner takes all'

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Amendment 7

Front

Right to trial by jury

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Amendment 6

Front

Right to a speedy and public trial and to have assistance of counsel for his defense

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Amendment 2

Front

Gun rights

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Amendment 8

Front

No cruel and unusual punishment

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Oligarchy

Front

Government by elites

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Elite

Front

Group of people who have special privileges or rights because of race, class, wealth, education

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Coup d'etat

Front

Violent overthrow of the Government by a small group of people

Back

Executive

Front

Enforces laws; President and his adminstration (top admin = cabinet = secretary) 2 terms max @ 4yrs/term

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Amendment 10

Front

Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

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Theocracy

Front

Government by religion

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Amendment 3

Front

No soldier shall not be quartered without any consent of Owner

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Socialism

Front

Government owns 'means of production'

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Junta

Front

Government by military leaders/generals

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Anarchy

Front

No central government

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Republic

Front

Government where all citizens pick representatives who make decisions

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Repression

Front

Take away rights of the people

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Democracy

Front

Government where all citizens get a voice in decisions

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Authoritarian

Front

Political system that has absolute (nearly) control of the population without any checks

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Dictatorship

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Government by one person who took position by force

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Conservative

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Traditional - older folks Straight marriage Fence Strong military

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Liberal

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Change for better - younger folks Changes and new ideas Ban gun ownership Supportive to the poor Equal marriages

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Monarchy

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Government by one person; inherit the job

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Constitution

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A document that describes the system of government and who has what rights and powers

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Amendment 1

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Can't force religion Freedom of speech, press/media, peace, petition

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Moderate

Front

Someone in the middle

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Radical

Front

At one point - is very strong about a certain thing

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Amendment 5

Front

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

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Communism

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Socialist econ. system authoritarian political system

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Judicial

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Interpret laws - supreme court - 9 members/lifetime member

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Corruption

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Government doesn't follow the laws and are working for their personal benefits

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Capitalism

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Private individuals owns 'means of production'

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Amendment 4

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

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Politics

Front

How group make decisions

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Federal

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Government system set in levels: Federal applies to all states State only applies to state

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Legislative

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Make laws - congress split into 2 parts - House of representatives (power to start tax bills and power to declare war) # of reps. based on pop (total of 435) Senate (6 yr term/ no limit each state gets 2 limits

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