U.S. government Review

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Federalism

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power is divided between the federal government and the state governments

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writ of habeas corpus

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court order that requires a prisoner in custody be brought before a judge and explained why they are being held

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political parties

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organized groups that attempt to influence the government by electing their members to important government offices

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George Washington's thoughts on political parties

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He disagreed with them, warned against them, and knew they would be divisive and dangerous.

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John Locke & his Second Treatise on Government: What did Locke write about the purpose of government?

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Government was created to protect natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Jefferson included this in the Declaration as part of why the colonies were breaking away, their rights were not being protected.

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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency

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Rachel Carson

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wrote a book called Silent Spring that declared DDT as harmful for the environment

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Third party impacts on elections

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can influence public policy, influence a major party to pick up an issue, but may also split the vote of a major party

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District Court

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federal court where trials are held and lawsuits begin

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Appellate Court

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a court having jurisdiction to review cases and issues that were originally tried in lower courts