Civics Exam

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Study of citizenship and government

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Civics

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A government elected by the people

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democracy

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Ruling authority of a nation

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government

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Legislature with two houses

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bicameral

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Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

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1st Amendment

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Two Houses of Congress

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Senate & House of Representatives

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Principle that law applies to all, including rulers.

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Rule of law

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Legal procedures ensuring equal treatment under the law

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due process

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Document signed July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress explaining the colonies' desire for independence from Britain.

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Declaration of Independence

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Written plan for U.S. Government, 1787

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Constitution