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The ______ refers to the larger part or group in a comparison.
The ______ refers to the larger part or group in a comparison.
majority
The ______ refers to the smaller part or group in a comparison.
The ______ refers to the smaller part or group in a comparison.
minority
Majority rule cannot overrule a person’s individual rights which are protected by the ______.
Majority rule cannot overrule a person’s individual rights which are protected by the ______.
Constitution
The system of ______ limits the power of the majority in the United States.
The system of ______ limits the power of the majority in the United States.
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State papers are documents of great achievements or moments in a country’s ______.
State papers are documents of great achievements or moments in a country’s ______.
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The three major US state papers are the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the ______.
The three major US state papers are the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the ______.
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The principle of government found in all three American state papers is ______.
The principle of government found in all three American state papers is ______.
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The ______ is responsible for making laws in the United States.
The ______ is responsible for making laws in the United States.
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The ______ branch has the power to impeach elected officials.
The ______ branch has the power to impeach elected officials.
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The ______ branch can declare acts of the other branches unconstitutional.
The ______ branch can declare acts of the other branches unconstitutional.
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The ______ branch can veto bills passed by the legislature.
The ______ branch can veto bills passed by the legislature.
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To be ______ means to be charged with misconduct.
To be ______ means to be charged with misconduct.
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According to George Washington, the Constitution should be amended or changed ______.
According to George Washington, the Constitution should be amended or changed ______.
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Luther Martin described the Constitution as inconsistent with the principles of the ______.
Luther Martin described the Constitution as inconsistent with the principles of the ______.
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A step forward for the principle of equal protection under law was the case of ______ vs. Board of Education.
A step forward for the principle of equal protection under law was the case of ______ vs. Board of Education.
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A step backward for equal protection under law occurred when Franklin Roosevelt used the ______ Act to intern Japanese-Americans.
A step backward for equal protection under law occurred when Franklin Roosevelt used the ______ Act to intern Japanese-Americans.
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Study Notes
Majority and Minority
- Majority refers to the larger part or group in a comparison.
- Minority refers to the smaller part or group in a comparison.
- Majority rule doesn't override individual rights protected by the Constitution.
Power of the Majority
- The majority's power is limited in the U.S. through federalism, democracy, representation, and protection of individual rights.
State Papers
- State papers are significant documents in a country's history.
- The three major U.S. state papers are the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.
- All three U.S. state papers underline the principle of liberty/freedom.
Popular Sovereignty and State Sovereignty
- Popular sovereignty means the people are the supreme legal authority.
- State sovereignty means the states are the highest legal authority.
Branches of Government
- The three branches of government are Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
- Legislative Branch: makes laws
- Executive Branch: carries out laws
- Judicial Branch: interprets laws
Congress
- Congress, the Legislative Branch, consists of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Checks and Balances
- Legislative Branch can impeach elected officials.
- Judicial Branch can declare acts of other branches unconstitutional.
- Executive Branch can veto bills.
Impeachment
- Impeachment means being charged with misconduct.
Constitutional Amendments
- The Constitution can be amended to correct any perceived wrongs in the distribution or modification of powers, according to the original document.
- Changes can be made to the Constitution; however, they should be done carefully and not often.
- The Constitution can be amended through conventions held in the states.
Constitution and Slavery
- Luther Martin argued the Constitution was inconsistent with the principles of the Revolution and dishonorable due to the upholding of slavery.
- The Constitution was, therefore not always consistent with the principles of liberty and equality which were desired by the revolutionaries.
Principle: Equal Protection Under the Law
- Step Forward: Brown v. Board of Education ended school segregation.
- Step Backward: Franklin D. Roosevelt used the Alien Act to place Japanese Americans in internment camps.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in U.S. Government, focusing on majority and minority powers, popular and state sovereignty, and significant state papers. This quiz will cover the essential aspects of how power is distributed and the foundational documents that shaped American democracy.
