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Proud to be An American
100
This princple asserts that the people are the primary source of the government's authority. People vote
What is popular sovereignty
100
This is based on equal representation with 2 from each state; propose laws
What is Senate
100
Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; right of petition and assembly
What is the first amendment
100
Rigth to bear arms
What is 2nd amendment
100
You were born in the U. S. or have at least one parent that was
What is citizenship
200
The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it; everyone must obey the law
What is limited government
200
Name given to House of Representatives and Senate
What is Congress
200
States or people have all powers not denied or given to federal government by the Constitution
What is the 10th amendment
200
No excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment
What is 8th amendment
200
Celebrate freedom week by honoring those who fought for your freedoms as an American
What are veterans
300
3 branches of government with 3 separate duties
What is separation of powers
300
Bill introduced; referred to committee; debated; compromise; single bill approved; signed by President
What is How a bill becomes a law
300
Protects against unreasonalbe search and seizure
What is the 4th amendment
300
Rights of people accused of crimes, do not have to tesity against self, can't be tried twice for same crime
What is 5th amendment
300
Bill of Rights guarantee these to every citizen
What are rights
400
Congress can override the President's veto; President appoints federal judges; Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.
What are checks and balances
400
This college is not a school but a group of people chosen by their state to elect the President
What is the electoral college
400
Right to trial by jury and to an attorney
What is the 6th amendment
400
People's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
What is 9th amendment
400
This is a responsibility of citizens to elect local, state, and federal representatives
What is vote
500
Republican form of government
What is republicanism
500
This 1803 landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison
500
Proposed by 2/3 Congress or National Convention; Ratified by 3/4 of State legislatures or 3/4 states' convention
What is the Amendment Process
500
Third Amendment
What is government cannot force people to quarter troops in their homes
500
This type of citizen should vote, obey laws, stay informed on important issues, serve the community, help create a better society
What is a good citizen