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Explain the right to private property
People have the right to own and use their property, such as homes and belongings.
Explain the Rule of Law
Rule of Law: Everyone, including leaders, must abide by the laws.
All individuals, regardless of their background or status, should be treated in the same way by the legal system. This is known as:
Equal justice under the law / Justicia igualitaria ante la ley
Representative government leader at the federal level
The president / El presidente
Explain the Representative Government
Elections and Representative Government: The people elect their leaders through voting, and these leaders represent the ideas and needs of the people.
Explain Equal Justice under the Law
The law applies equally to all people, regardless of their background, gender, social status, etc.
In the United States, citizens directly elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. This is called:
Representative government / Un gobierno representativo
Representative government leader at the state level
Governor / Gobernador(a)
Every citizen deserves fair treatment through the judicial system and legal proceedings.
Due Process / Debido proceso
Explain the principle of limited government.
The government cannot do whatever it wants; it has to follow the Constitution.
Explain the concept Separation of Powers
The government is divided into branches, each of which has different tasks so that none of them becomes too powerful.
Representative leader of the local government
Mayor / Alcalde
A government official, even a WPS teacher, must obey the laws of the country, just like any other citizen is an example of:
Rule of Law / Estado de Derecho
Explain the Supremacy Clause
If state and federal laws conflict, federal laws prevail and must be obeyed.
What are the Miranda Rights?
the right to remain silent, anything you say can be used against you in court, the right to a lawyer, and the right to have an attorney provided if you cannot afford one.
What branch is the Congress in?
Legislative
A state passes a law that stops a minority group from having a religion. Which important government principle would most likely be used to challenge this law?
Equal protection / Igual Protección
A state law is passed that directly conflicts with a federal law on the same subject. According to the Supremacy Clause, which law has more power?
The Federal Law / La ley Federal
A local government attempts to evict some citizens and seize their private land to build a new mall without offering fair payment. Which principle is violated?
The right to private property / Derecho a la propiedad privada
What branch is the President in?
Execuive