Unit 2 Review

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee basic individual rights

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What is civic participation?

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The way citizens involve themselves in their communities

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What is a constitution?

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A set of basic laws that set out the principles, structures, and processes of a government.

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What is democracy?

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The people of a nation either rule directly or they elect officials who act on behalf of the people.

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What is direct democracy?

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People vote directly for an issue or person.

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What does due process guarantee?

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That governments can't impact citizens by abusing power

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What are the Founding Documents?

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The plan for the US federal government

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What are Judeo-Christian ethical ideas?

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The common teachings that come from both Judaism and Christianity

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What is a jury?

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A group of people chosen to decide on innocence or guilt in a court case

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What is a legislative body?

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Part of the government that makes or changes laws