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Understanding the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship
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Key Terms
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What does the word veto mean?
to cancel
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Which abuse inspired the inclusion of the 4th Amendment rule against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Colonists being forced to have their belongings inspected for illegal goods by British soldiers.
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When would the government deport someone?
It is a penalty imposed by the US government for an immigrant who breaks the law.
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Who was the Supreme Court Justice appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981?
Sandra Day O'Connor
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What is the power to take personal property to benefit the public?
eminent domain
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The doctrine of separation of powers divides government so that no one branch can _____________________________.
become too powerful
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What rights does the 1st Amendment protect?
freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, press
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How are the rights of a naturalized citizen different from the rights of a native-born American?
Naturalized citizens cannot run for president or vice president and they can lose their citizenship.
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How are citizens protected under the Third and Fourth amendment?

what is protects citizens from housing soldiers and protects citizens from unreasonable search and warrant?

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What protects the rights of the accused by requiring that laws be applied fairly?
Due process
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A federal court can strike down a state or federal law if it finds that the law is ________________________.
unconstitutional
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What is the function of the 9th and 10th Amendments?
To protect rights not addressed by the first 8 amendments.
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Why do American men 18 years or older have to register with the Selective Service?
So the federal government can contact them in case of a draft.
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What does it mean to impeach someone and who does it?
The House of Representatives has the power to impeach (bring serious charges against) a president, vice president, or other civil officer of the US.
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What gives authorities permission to go through someone's property?

a search warrant

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How can the president check the power of the legislative branch?
By vetoing a law.
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What is majority rule?

The decisions of the greatest number of people in a society make policy for everyone.

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How does the government enforce the idea that it is a citizen's duty to know the law?

By punishing lawbreakers who claim ignorance of the law.

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Who has the power to declare war?

Congress

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Define indict.

What a grand jury decides to do if there is enough evidence against a person.

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What is the purpose of the doctrine of the separation of powers?

It divides the powers of government so that no one branch can pose a threat to the rights of the people.

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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

The main purpose of the Bill of Rights was to define clearly the rights and freedoms of individual citizens. 

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What do political action committees do?

Its members raise money and give it to candidates who support certain issues.

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What were the two main goals of the Constitution's framers?
Protect citizens' rights and defend the country.
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What does the federal system do?

Divides power between the states and the federal government.