Bill of Rights and Checks and Balances
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| Presidential "check" on the Legislative Branch | veto
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| Reason the system of "Checks and Balances" was designed | To prevent one branch from having too much power
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| Amendments 5, 6, 7 and 8 protect an individual's right at this time | when being arrested, charged and tried for a crime
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| All powers not given to the federal government belong to | the states or the people
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| Override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote | one way legislature checks the executive branch
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| One power given only to the federal government | coin money, declare war, or run the postal system
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| Separation of church and state has to do with this First Amendment freedom | Freedom of religion
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| Freedom of speech does not allow you to do this | use words that may cause physical danger or harm to others
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| "Take the fifth" | a person's right to refuse to answer a question that might be self-incriminating
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| Your right to criticise the government is protected by what First Amendment freedom? | Freedom of speech
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| Why are Supreme Court justices appointed for life? | So they don't have to worry that they will not get reelected due to an unpopular decision
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| The Fourth Amendment which protects us from "unreasonable search and seizure" was a reaction to this law imposed on the colonists by the British | Writs of Assistance
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| Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights | 10
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