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Ch8 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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