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American Governments
Bill of Rights: 10 Amendments
1st Amendment:
freedom of press, religion, speech,
assembly, petition
2nd Amendment:
right to bear arms with regulation
3rd Amendment:
the government can't house soldiers in private residences
4th Amendment:
protection against unreasonable search and seizure
5th Amendment:
can’t be charged with the same crime twice and don’t have to testify against yourself
6th Amendment:
speedy and public trial and jury, know who witnesses are against you, assistance of counsel
7th Amendment: trial by jury
8th Amendment:
protection from cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment:
you have rights that aren’t explicitly listed here
10th Amendment:
anything not mentioned here is reserved for the states
Principles of the Constitution
Popular Sovereignty:
the power of the government comes from the people
Republicanism:
citizens vote for a representative to vote for them
Federalism: tiered government
Separation of Powers:
each branch of government is responsible for its own job
Checks and balances:
each branch can "check" another branch to make sure one doesn't get too powerful
Limited Government:
the government only has the power to do what we give it the power to do, powers are restricted by the constitution, separation of powers
Amendment:
a change and/or addition to the constitution
Branches of Government
Legislative
Makes law
Congress: House and Senate
Judicial
Interprets law
Supreme court made up of 9 justices
Executive
Enforce law
President