Chapter 6 Lesson 4 (Key Concepts of the Constitution)

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The idea that power comes from the people.

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Popular Sovereignty

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A government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions.

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Democracy

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This means that the law protects citizens from a government's misuse of power.

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Rule of Law

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Everyone is considered equal, so the law applies equally to citizens and government officials.

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Equality under the law

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Describes the purpose of government, which is to provide citizens with a fair, safe, and peaceful way of life.

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Preamble

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The rights and freedoms expressed in the Bill of Rights belong to every citizen equally. The government can take them away.

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False

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A form of government in which representatives get their authority from the people, serve for an established amount of time, and have sworn to uphold the Constitution.

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Constitutional Republic

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This is the Supreme Court's duty to review laws and judge whether the laws follow the Constitution.

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Judicial Review

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For government to work, citizens must accept the duties related to being a citizen. These duties are called...

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Civic Responsibilities

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A safe and peaceful homeland.

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Domestic Tranquility