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what is writ of habeas corpus
have right to stand in front of a judge
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what is supremacy clause
highest law of the land
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what is separation of powers
divide the ruling body into three different branches to limit goernment
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what is CIS
they regulate immigrant laws and help them to become citizens
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what is bill of attainder
you cant be put in jail without trial
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magna carta 1215
limited government
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what is preamble
provides goals for the US government
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what is melting plot theory
all cultures mix
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what is Ex post facto laws
cannot be punished for a crime that does not existed
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what is popular sovereignty
people rule
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what is federalism
powers to rule will be shared by both the states and the federal government
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what is salad bowl theory
the different cultures in the united states
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what is impeachment
charging a public official with misconduct or a crime in office
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what is checks and balances
the branches stopping each other from being to powerful
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what is free exercise clause
government cannot prohibit people from practicing their religion
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what is 'E pluribus unum
out of many;one
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what is four levels of federal courts
us supreme courts
us courts of appeal us special courts us district courts |
what is NC constitution ratified
referenudum
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what is establishment clause
government cannot establish an official religion
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what is civics
the study of rights and responsibility as a citizen so you want get taken advantages of
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