Civics Unit 4 National Government Study Guide

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What does the Fifth Amendment protect citizens from?

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The Fifth Amendment protects citizens from being held by the police without being charged.

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What are expressed powers?

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Expressed powers are those specifically granted to the government by the Constitution.

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What is the primary responsibility of an elected official in Congress?

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The primary responsibility is writing laws in response to issues or problems.

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What role does the president act as when meeting with foreign leaders?

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The president acts as the chief diplomat.

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What freedoms are protected by the First Amendment?

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The First Amendment protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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What are reserved powers?

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Reserved powers are those powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government and are reserved for the states.

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What is the role of the commander-in-chief?

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The commander-in-chief is the president's role as the head of the armed forces.

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What is the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment?

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The Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.

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What are implied powers?

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Implied powers are those not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to implement expressed powers.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

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Checks and balances prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.