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Name 3 of the rights guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.




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Name 3 of the rights guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.


Freedom of:

Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition Government



Name one right in the 4th Amendment that protects you from unreasonable arrests by the government




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Name one right in the 4th Amendment that protects you from unreasonable arrests by the government


Unreasonable search & seizure, warrants without probable cause



During a trial, name a right that makes sure a citizen has a fair opportunity to prove their innocence.




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During a trial, name a right that makes sure a citizen has a fair opportunity to prove their innocence.


Right to attorney, be informed of charges, call witnesses, question witnesses



Which part of the 8th Amendment protects citizens from the government becoming too powerful?




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Which part of the 8th Amendment protects citizens from the government becoming too powerful?


Excessive bail, excessive fines, cruel & unusual punishment



Amendment that gives broad powers to the states.




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Amendment that gives broad powers to the states.


10th Amendment, Powers not granted to the federal government belong to the states or the people



The duty of the Legislative Branch.




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The duty of the Legislative Branch.


Make laws



The duty of the Judicial Branch




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The duty of the Judicial Branch


To interpret the laws



Term used to describe the process when the Judicial Branch rules on whether a law is constitutional or not.




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Term used to describe the process when the Judicial Branch rules on whether a law is constitutional or not.


Judicial Review



The term used to describe the two "houses" of Congress, the House and Senate.




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The term used to describe the two "houses" of Congress, the House and Senate.


Bicameral legislature



How long is the term of office for a Senator & a Representative?




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How long is the term of office for a Senator & a Representative?


Senator 6 years, Representative 2 years



What is the first step in a bill becoming a law?




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What is the first step in a bill becoming a law?


Writing a bill, introducing it to the legislature



After the bill is read, what happens then?




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After the bill is read, what happens then?


Bill goes to committee to be debated



If the bill finally passes one house, what happens to the bill?




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If the bill finally passes one house, what happens to the bill?


Bill goes to the other house to be passed or amended.



What are the two actions the executive branch can take on a passed law?




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What are the two actions the executive branch can take on a passed law?


Sign the bill or veto it.



What is the majority needed for the legislature to override an executive veto?




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What is the majority needed for the legislature to override an executive veto?


2/3 majority of both houses



The form of government where power is shared between national, state, and local governments.




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The form of government where power is shared between national, state, and local governments.


Federal System



The name for a town or city that has a city council, mayor, or commissioner/manager.




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The name for a town or city that has a city council, mayor, or commissioner/manager.


Municipality



Name for a policy passed by local governments to regulate cities.




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Name for a policy passed by local governments to regulate cities.


Ordinance



The name for the ability of Native Americans to govern themselves




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The name for the ability of Native Americans to govern themselves


Tribal Sovereignty



What is the name of the Executive Office that governs schools in Washington




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What is the name of the Executive Office that governs schools in Washington


Superintendent of Public Instruction



The term for the idea that the people rule




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The term for the idea that the people rule


Popular Sovereignty



A group of people with similar interests on political issues




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A group of people with similar interests on political issues


Political party



The term used when a citizen creates their own law without a legislator




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The term used when a citizen creates their own law without a legislator


Initiative



The tax added to your car when you have to renew the tabs on your license plate once a year is an example of which kind of tax?




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The tax added to your car when you have to renew the tabs on your license plate once a year is an example of which kind of tax?


Uniform Tax



What is the term used when a citizen tries to persuade lawmakers to take a specific action on an issue.




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What is the term used when a citizen tries to persuade lawmakers to take a specific action on an issue.


Lobby



Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Washington State?




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Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Washington State?


Brad Owen





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