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A change in, or addition to, a constitution or law
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Amendment
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Branch of government that enforces the laws. Includes President, VP and Cabinet
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Executive Branch
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A change in, or addition to, a constitution or law
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Branch of government that enforces the laws. Includes President, VP and Cabinet
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the official name for the branch of government having the power to make laws, declare wars, and control the treasury. Includes Senate & House of Representatives.
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Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly. Responsible for Interpreting the laws. Includes the Supreme Court, Federal district courts, State courts.
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Body organized by the Judiciary Act of 1789 and the highest federal court in the United States. Include 9 judge appointed for life by the president and approved by senate.
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A bicameral legislature in the United States government. Include Both house of representative and senate. Members are voted in by popular election for terms of 2 years (HOR) and 6 years (Senate)
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The first ten amendments to the Constitution
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Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
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Right to bear arms
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The government cannot force people to keep troops in their private homes. No quartering of Soldiers
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Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
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Amendment that sets up due process of law and protects the accused. Includes Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
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The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
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The right to a trial by Jury in civil cases over $20.00
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Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel unusual punishment.
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Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution. Unenumerated Rights
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Powers not given to federal government go to people and States. Says that powers are reserved for the States (limits the power of Federal Government). Often used to justify nullification and sesession.
