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Section 1

(27 cards)

Which branch of government includes Congress?

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Legislative

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On what english document was the U.S constituion based?

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Magna carta

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What is a private organization of citizens who selects and promote political candidates?

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Political

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Which state was the ninth to ratify the constitution

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New hampshire

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What document established a new stronger central government in 1787?

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Constitution

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What are the personal natural rights of the individual?

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Civil rights

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How many states had to ratify the constitution for it to be adopted?

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Nine

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What document listed The American colonist reason for wanting independence from England?

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Declaration of independence

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What is a fixed payment each person had to pay before he could vote in the south?

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Poll tax

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What document had been ratified by delegates to a special convictions house and nine of the original 13 colonies?

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Constitution

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What is the trying of a government official for misconduct in the office

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Impeachment

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The US government operates a system of. And balances

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Checks

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What are the changes to the constitution called?

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Amendment

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Which branch of government includes supreme court

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Judicial

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What are the first 10 amendment to the constitution called?

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Bill of rights

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What is an alteration to the constitution

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Amendment

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What requires a minimum adequate notice and proper hearing?

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Due process of law

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What document loosely established the first central government uniting the 13 states?

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Article of confederation

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Which state was the first to ratify the constitution?

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Delaware

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Which branch of government includes the president

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Executive

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Who heads the executive branch of Government

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President

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In what type of government do all citizens vote on every issue

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Democracy

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In which type of government does voters elect representatives

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Republic

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What part of government consists of two bodies?

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Congress

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Who has authority to the side of the presidents actions exceed the powers of the executive branch?

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Supreme Court

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Who is the second officer and the executive branch?

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vice president

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What term means freedom from external control

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Sovereignty

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