Gov Semester Exam Vocab Review

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What does the 14th amendment to the United States Constitution define and guarantee?

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Citizenship rights and equal protection under the law

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Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?

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The 19th Amendment

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An amendment to the United States Constitution that abolished the poll tax as a requirement for voting in federal elections is known as the _______.

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24th Amendment

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What was established by the first constitution of the United States adopted in 1781?

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The Articles of Confederation

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The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution guarantee certain basic rights to whom?

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The People

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A system of government where different branches have the power to limit each other's authority is called:

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Checks and Balances

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The involvement of citizens in the political process includes which of the following? Voting in elections, Participating in protests, Joining political parties

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All of the above

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What are the duties and obligations that citizens have to their community and country? Voting and participating in elections, Paying taxes, Obeying laws

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All of the above

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A legal case that involves a dispute between two or more individuals or organizations is usually over what? Options: Property rights, Criminal charges, Contractual obligations, Personal grievances

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Contractual obligations

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Who is the supreme commander of the armed forces in the United States?

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The President