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Baron de Montesquieu
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The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by
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Natural Law
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John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of
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Baron de Montesquieu
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Natural Law
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People gave up some of their rights to government in order to have better lives and protection.
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Magna Carta
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Established thought that individual rights should be listed and protected
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Mayflower Compact
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Common Sense
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Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature, Common Sense
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Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
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Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing without representation, abusing power
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Natural Rights
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Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no central government)
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Central government had no power to tax, no national court system, no executive branch, no power to enforce laws, no power to regulate trade, all 13 states were needed to approve an amendment, approval of 9 of 13 states to enact laws
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It introduces the goals and concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principles of good government
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The need for a stronger government
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No bill of rights, central government too strong
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Citizen
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Birth to citizen parent called Law of Blood; Birth in US or US territory called Law of Soil; or naturalization
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apply for residency visa, wait 5 years, apply for citizenship status, finger printed, interview with Immigration Services , pass citizenship test, take oath
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Democrats believe in a large government, encouraging government involvement with many programs . Republicans believe in a small government with few programs, encouraging communities and charities to take care of their own neighbors and families.
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A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform. A dock is a platform, the planks are the individual boards. The platform is the big theme, the plank is the individual idea. i.e. helping the poor people is a platform, opening a new shelter is a plank
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A group or big idea that candidates campaign on or that a party supports. The platform is like the dock and the planks are the individual boards or individual ideas. i.e. the environment is the platform, passing a clean water bill is a plank
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A newspaper reports the details about a bill that is being written in Congress
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Write a letter expressing a concern to county commissioner. Call your representative and tell them your opinion.
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An interest group can endorse a candidate for election and advertise for them.
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Showing preference towards toward a particular viewpoint.
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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
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Ideas used to exaggerate about peoples' thinking or behavior.
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Direct: Voting "Directly" for leaders/laws
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See image
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Both socialism and communism are based on the principle that the goods and services produced in an economy should be owned publicly, and controlled and planned by a certified organization
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an Oligarchy
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A type of government in which the head of state is a king or queen
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A system of government with absolute power such as a monarchy or dictatorship
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Federal: Powers of government are divided between National and State Governments.
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Powers of government are concentrated at the state level. A loose union of states.
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Unitary: A central body retains supreme power.
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Parliamentary
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Rule of Law
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American democracy is based on the idea of equality.
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Citizen actions that are required by law such as jury duty.
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It is an obligation or duty and they help pay for public services.
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It is an obligation or duty and to ensure fair trials/justice. The Bill of Rights ensures a trial by jury, so a jury is needed.
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RASPP
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It satisfied the Anti-Federalists, limits on government and protects individuals.
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D: Due Process D: Double Jeopardy D: Eminent Domain D: Don't have to testify
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Search and Seizure, 4D's, speechy trial, impartial jury, right to attorney, no excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
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Individuals rights to protect themselves protected
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Reactions to the Quartering act
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Sixth protects the rights of the accused, and seventh ensures fairness in civil cases
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Individual rights are not limited to only those listed.
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Separation of Powers
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Checks + Balances
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To prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Preamble, Amendments, and Articles that establish three-branch government
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Direct Democracy
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Representative Democracy
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Socialism
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Communism
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Monarchy
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Oligarchy
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Autocracy
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Parliamentry; Prime Minister
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Unitary
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Confederation
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Federal
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A bill is introduced in one house of congress; then sent to committee
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Congress
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bicameral
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House of Representatives + Senate
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house, chamber, bicameral
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25 years old, citizen of U.S. for at least 7 years, local resident for state they represent.
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30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, local resident for state they represent.
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35 years old, native born citizen, living in US for previous 14 years
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Two 4 year terms or 8 years total
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Serve as president if something happens to the president and preside over senate.
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President of U.S.
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Agencies and offices that advise the president called the Cabinet
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Education, repairing the streets, building a new park
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By Congress (2/3 vote)
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See image
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Congress approves ( 3/4 vote)
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Federalists believed in the Constitution and the power of the central government. Anti-federalists thought state government was better and insisted the Bill of Rights be included to protect the individuals and the states rights.
