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"Life, Liberty, & Pursuit of Happiness"
Declaration of Independence
social separation of the races
segregation
acts as chairperson of Senate
president pro tempore
manages elections and keeps state's records
secretary of state
power of the ruler is limited by constitution and laws
constitutional monarchy
unfair treatment based on prejudice
discrimination
Judicial circuit that includes west coast
9th Circuit
reduce a criminal's sentence
commute
government influence by the people
tradition and customs
believed in peaceful protests
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Court's authority to hear and decide cases
jurisdiction
State constitutions determines powers & duties of ?
local government
modeled by Britain, most democratic countries follow this system of government
parliamentary
encouraged the hiring and promoting of minorities
affirmative action
reviews decisions made in lower courts
appeals
allows cities to manage their own affairs
Home rule
Power held by one or group not accountable to people
authoritarian regimes
how Americans give consent to government
voting
Supreme Court claimed power of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
largest territorial and political subdivision of a state
county
fundamental rights that belong to everyone
Human rights
Explains how the legislative branch will work
Article I
Freedom of Speech is guaranteed by this
Bill of Rights
Keeps all branches of Government in check
Checks & Balances
Freedom to think & act without Gov interference
Civil liberties