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Ch8 Test
Question | Answer |
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Preamble | The opening statement of the Constitution. |
Constitution's 6 Goals | Form a More Perfect union, Establish Justice, Ensure Domestic Tranquility, Provide Common for Defense, Promote General Welfare, and Secure Blessings of Liberty. |
Domestic Tranquility | Peace and order at home. |
Civilian | Nonmilitary. |
General Welfare | The well being of all citizens. |
Liberty | Freedom. |
Articles | The main body of the Constitution (Divided into 7 sections) |
7 Basic Principals | Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Powers, Federalism, Republicanism, and Individual Rights. |
Popular Sovereignty | The people have the right to alter or abolish their government. |
Limited Government | The government has only the powers the constitution gives it. |
Checks and Balances | Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit, the actions of the other two. |
Federalism | Division of power between the federal government and the sates. |
Bills | Law Proposals |
Appeal | Ask the decision be reviewed by a higher court. |
Unconstitutional | Not allowed under the Constitution. |
Two ways to Propose and Amendment | 1. Proposed by 2/3 of both House and Senate. 2. National convention called by congress at the reqest if 2/3 state legislatures. |
Two ways to Approve and Amendment | 1. Approved by legislatures of 3/4 sates 2. Approved by special conventions in 3/4 states. |
First Amendment | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. |
2nd Amendment | Right to Bear Arms |
3rd Amendment | Freedom of Taking in Troops. |
4th Amendment | Right against unreasonable search and seizure. |
5th Amendment | Rights of the accused. |
6th Amendment | Right to speedy trial by jury. |
7th Amendment | Jury trial in civil cases. |
8th Amendment | No excessive bail on unusual punishment. |
9th Amendment | Powers Reserved to the People. |
10th Amendment | Powers reserved to states. |
Civil War Amendments | 13 Abolishes Slavery, 14 Guarantees citizenship to former slaves, 15 no racism |
19th Amendment | Women's right to vote. |
26th Amendment | Voting age from 21-18 |
Constitutional Initiative | Sponsors of an amendment gather signatures on a petition. |
Citizen | a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections. |
Naturalized | To complete official legal process of becoming a citizen. |
Responsibilities of a Citizen | Voting, Obeying the Laws,Defending the Nation, Serving on a Jury,Serving the Community, and Being Informed. |