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1st Amendment
Protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
The United States operates as a... Democracy
Democracy
what branch is responsible for making the laws
Legislative Branch
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election... shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax."
What barrier to voting was removed by the ratification of this amendment?
Unfair economic barriers that forced people to pay a tax in order to cast a
ballot.
3rd Amendment
Prevents the government from forcing homeowners to house (quarter) soldiers in their homes during peacetime.
The Ultimate law of the Land in the United States is Known As...
The Constitution
What branch is responsible for interpreting the law
Judicial Branch
which amendment extended voting rights to all persons born or naturalized in the united states?
14th
4th Amendment
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures of individuals or their prvate property.
what principle creates the 3 branches of Government
separation of powers
what Document created the structure of the united states government
the constitution
what is one voluntary civic action or responsibility?
Voting
Community Service
protest
petition
7th Amendment
Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil court cases involving disputes over property or money.
what principle of Gov balances out the power between the divided branches
checks and balances
why was the bill of rights created?
To list and protect individual freedoms/rights
What is the term for citizenship granted to anyone born within the territory of the United States?
birthright citizenship
10th Amendment
States that any powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.
Define Federalism
seperation of power between nation and state
Pay Taxes
Obey the Law
serve on jury
What is the legal process through which a foreign citizen or legal immigrant becomes a citizen of the United States?
Naturalization