Chapter 4 Flashcard

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination?

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Fifth Amendment

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What is the principle of 'egalitarianism' in American society?

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Egalitarianism is the belief that all people should have equal rights and opportunities.

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What does 'E Pluribus Unum' mean?

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Out of many, one

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What is the economic principle of 'laissez-faire'?

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Minimal government interference in the economy.

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What phrase found on U.S. currency reflects a national motto?

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In God We Trust

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What is the First Amendment known for?

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Protecting freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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What does the Second Amendment protect?

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The right to keep and bear arms.

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What is the significance of the Tenth Amendment?

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It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

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Define 'democracy' in the context of American government.

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A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

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What is the concept of 'checks and balances'?

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A system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.