Q3 Assessment Prep Flashcards

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Rule of Law

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The concept that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law, which is applied equally and fairly to all.

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Representation

Representative democracy

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Citizens elect individuals to represent them and make decisions on their behalf, where power is exercised indirectly through elected officials. 

Ensures that the interests and voices of the people are reflected in government decision-making.

We see this in the U.S. in the House of Representatives & Senate!

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Due Process

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Government must act fairly and follow established rules when taking away someone's life, liberty, or property, ensuring a fair legal process.

Examples: right to a fair trial, right to a lawyer, Miranda rights, the right to be informed of charges, and the right to present evidence in one's defense

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Federalism

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A system where power is divided and shared between a national (or federal) government and regional (or state) governments.

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Legislative Branch

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passes laws

can override a president's veto

coins money

declares war

regulates trade

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Executive Branch

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Formal powers of the President:

enforces the law

propose laws to Congress

can make treaties

pardon criminals

veto laws

President is Commander in Chief

Informal powers of the President:

executive order

executive agreement

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Judicial Branch

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Has the power of judicial review

Can declare laws and governmental actions unconstitutional

Includes the Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, Districts Courts

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Gerrymandering

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practice of drawing the boundaries of electoral districts in a way that gives one political party an unfair advantage

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Partisanship

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loyalty to a political party; usually accompanied by a negative view of an opposing party

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What has happen to:

the size of the government?

the power of the government?

the influence of the government in our lives?

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It has grown steadily over time!