Power is divided between the national government and the states
What is federalism
100
The first ten amendments in the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights
100
A person found not guilty cannot be put on trial again for the same crime.
What is double jeopardy
100
A voting district.
What is precinct.
100
A way to make new products by reusing old materials.
What is recycling.
200
The constitutional principle that allows citizens to vote for our government officials
What is consent of the governed or popular sovereignty
200
The amendment that guarantees the accused the right to a lawyer.
What is the 6th amendment.
200
When the jury cannot reach a verdict
What is a hung jury.
200
Primary that only allows declared members of that party to vote.
What is a closed primary.
200
The process that allows aliens to become a citizen.
What is naturalization.
300
The idea that no person is above the law.
What is rule of law
300
It granted women suffrage.
What is 19th amendment.
300
The type of trial where one who is being sued is the defendant.
What is civil trial.
300
Voting for candidates of both parties.
What is split ticket.
300
A community's roads, bridges, waters and sewers.
What is infrastructure.
400
Idea that all laws are based on the past decisions of judges or precedent.
What is common law
400
The first amendment protects one against printed lies that may harm their reputation better know by this term.
What is libel.
400
The early release from prison.
What is parole.
400
Provides a way for citizens to approve or reject state or local laws.
What is a referendum.
400
Official who coordinates local planning and who carries out the school policies of the state or local government.
What is the superintendent.
500
This keeps one branch in the government from becoming too powerful or dominant.
What is the system of checks and balances.
500
The 8th amendment protects against the government from setting this amount too high for those who are accused of crimes and wants to remain free until their trial.
What is bail.
500
The formal charge made by the grand jury of a serious crime.
What is indictment.
500
The voting requirements for citizens in North Carolina.
What is 18 years old, U.S. citizen, registered, live in NC, not a convicted felon.