U.S Constitution and Citizen Right’s Vocab Flashcard

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First written U.S. government plan: ______________. Created a weak national government, empowering states.

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The Articles of Confederation

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Procedures before government can deprive a citizen of rights.

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Due Process of Law

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Changes to the Constitution

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Amendments

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Written plan for national government, replaces Articles of Confederation, supreme law, amendable.

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The U.S Constitution

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First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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Ratify means to formally approve a document, usually by signing it.

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approve

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A Framer is a person chosen to speak or make decisions for another person or group.

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FALSE

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Rights are freedoms protected by law.

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Freedoms that are protected by law.

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Democracy or republic: citizens are the source of government power. They elect representatives.

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TRUE

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A citizen is a legal member of a community (city, state, country).

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TRUE