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Civics

7th Grade Civics_Highland

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Anarchy State of political disorder resulting from absence of government.
Double Jeopardy Condition of being tried a second time for the same crime.
Civics Social Science dealing with the rights & duties of citizens
Monopoly No competition in the sale of a product.
Petition Make a formal request of an authority
Unemployment rate The # of people not working divided by the # of people in the workforce.
Baby Boomers People born in the era of 1946-1964
Mayflower Compact America's "first written constitution"
Deflation A decrease in the price of goods & services
Direct democracy A system of government where everyone gets a vote.
First Amendment Freedom of: Speech, Petition, Assembly,Press,Religion
2nd Amendment Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment Prohibits government from forcing citizens to house military
4th Amendment Protects citizens from unlawful search & seizures
5th Amendment Guarantees persons will not be denied to due process; indictment by Grand Jury; protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and eminent domain
Eminent Domain The right to take private property for public use without fair compensation
6th Amendment Guarantees rights of an accused person such as knowing: nature of charges, witnesses, right to a speedy trial, and right to have a lawyer
7th Amendment Right to a jury trial in civil cases
8th Amendment Freedom from unusual or excessive punishment
9th Amendment People have rights beyond those mentioned in the Constitution
10th Amendment Provides that powers not specifically given to the federal government are given to the states or the people.
Intellectual property A work or invention that is the result of creativity
Supply Amount of a particular good or service that producers are willing and able to provide at a given price
Demand Amount of a particular good or service that people are willing and able to buy at a particular price
4 Stages of Business Cycle Peak, Recession, Depression, Expansion. The highs and lows of businesses.
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