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separation of powers for states governments and federal government
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federal government cannot: (3) start learning
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1. tax exports among states 2. change state boundries 3. violate the bill of rights
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state's government cannot: (5) start learning
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1. print money 2. conduct their own foreign policy 3. keep their own military 4. tax imports or exports 5. tax agencies of the federal government
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How is Supreme court elected and for how long? start learning
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nominated by president with an approval of the senate | for lifetime
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What is the congress made of? start learning
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House of Representatives + Senate
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How is Presitent elected and for how long? start learning
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by election every 4 years
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how is house of representatives elected and for how long? start learning
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by election every 2 years
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how is senate elected and for how long? start learning
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by election every 6 years
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federal power from executive branch is start learning
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state power from executive branch is start learning
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local power from executive branch is start learning
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federal power from legislative branch is start learning
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state power from legislative branch is start learning
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local power from legislative branch is start learning
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federal power from judical branch is start learning
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state power from judical branch is start learning
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local power from judical branch is start learning
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national parks in america: (6) start learning
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1. arches - utah 2. everglades - florida 3. grand canyon - arizona 4. olympic-washington 5. rocky mountain-colorado 6. yellowstone - wyoming/montana
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states have their own: (5) start learning
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1. constitution 2. capital 3. government 4. administration 5. legal system
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a process in which american citizenship is obtained (cannot be elected president or vice president)
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requirements to obtain citizenship through naturalization:(5) start learning
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1. be at least 18y. o 2. stay in us legally 3. be usa resident for 5y(6month in one state) 4, be of good moral character 5. support the principles of us constitution
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1. african americans 2. native americans 3. asians 4. hispanic 5. european descendents (7/10)
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what the constitution consists of? start learning
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the preamble, 7 articles and 27 amendments
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year of declaration of independence start learning
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year of ratification of the constitution start learning
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principles of the constitution: (3) start learning
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1. all persons are equal before law 2. all states are equal 3. people have the right to change the constitution
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1. great seal of the usa 2. the flag 3. anthem 4. statue of liberty 5. the bald eagle - bird emblem
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on July 8 1776 summoned the citizens for the reading of Delcaration of Independence
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The Star Spangled Banner 1931
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The statue of liberty- gift from France, 100y anniversary of birth of liberty and end of slavery, national symbol of freedom
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Article 1 of constitution start learning
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defines legislative power of the congress (house of reps. and senate)
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Article 2 of constitution start learning
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defines executive power - president and his powers and duties
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Article 3 of constitution start learning
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defines judical power of the courts and judges
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Article 4 of constitution komunikacja start learning
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describes relations between states
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Article 5 of constitution amen start learning
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procedure of amending power: 1. must be proposed 2. must be ratified
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Article 6 of constitution lepszy od innych start learning
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constitution is the supreme law above all others
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Article 7 of constitution szczury start learning
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constitution is ratified if 9 out of 13 stars ratify it
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Amendments 1-10 are called start learning
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1. freedom of religion 2. of speech 3. of the press 4. right to assembly 5. right to petition
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3rd amendment (żołnierze) start learning
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forbids involuntary quartering of soldiers in private homes
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4th amendment(this is my property!!!) start learning
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government cannot search or take property without a warrant
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1. no double jeopardy(cant be charged twice for one crime) 2. protection against self-incrimination 3. guarantee of due process of law
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right to: witness, legal counsel, criminal trial by the jury | trial must be speedy and public
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7th amendment karen pozywa restauracje start learning
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right to civil trial by jury
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8th amendment znecanie sie start learning
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protection against cruel and unusual punishment
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9th amendment nie ma a jest start learning
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rights retained by the people (if right isnt listed in the constitution it doesnt mean that people dont have the right)
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10th amendment nie dla pana to dla psa start learning
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all powers not given to national government are reserved for the states
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scroll above the eagle of the great seal says: start learning
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E pluribus unum (out of many) - one nation created from 13 states
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shield on the great seal symbolizes: start learning
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americans' reliance on their own virtue
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unity, hardiness and valor
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the president and the congress, the justice and perseverance
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13 horizontal stripes: 7red and 6 white and blue field with white stars (nr of stars=nr of states)
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scroll on the back of the great seal says: start learning
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novus ordo seclorum (new order of the ages) which refers to 1776 as the beggining of the american era
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eye of providence latin motto on the back of the great seal: start learning
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annuit coeptis - the eye is favorable to our undertakings
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the great seal of USA symbolizes: start learning
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sovereignity of the states
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you have the right to remain silent...
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republican (right wing) democratic(left wing)
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1. constitution 2. international treaties 3. federal legal acts 4. state constitutions 5. state laws 6. local laws
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the supreme court is composed of: start learning
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9 justices: 1 chief justice, 8 associate justices
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three ways of decision of the court of appeal: start learning
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uphold(agree), reverse(disagree), remand(send it back to lower court)
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each congress session begins with... start learning
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most popular religion in america: start learning
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christian(78%) - protestant(51%) and Roman Catholic (24)
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major american newspapers: start learning
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USA Today, The New York Times, Daily News
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Playboy, Vogue, National Geographic, Vanity Fair
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Time, Newsweek, US News and World Report
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3 sources of funds for schools: start learning
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50%- local property taxes, 40-50% -the states, 8-9% national government
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test to get higher education: (wsiadł aktor) start learning
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presidental qualifications (3): start learning
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35yo / natural born american / resident of USA for 14y
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House of representatives is composed of... start learning
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435 representatives/congressmen
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representative qualifications: (2) start learning
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senator qualifications: (3) start learning
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30yo / us citizen of 9years / resident of state of election
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nr of votes required to pass a motion: start learning
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51/100 senators and 218/435 representatives/congressmen
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how much time for debate a) house of reps b) senate start learning
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a) house of reps - limited debate time, b) senate - unlimited debate time
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form of voting in senate and house of reps: start learning
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senate - YEAH or NAY / house of reps - electronic voting cards
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who can declare war and remove the president? start learning
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NPR (non profit, no news, no commercials)
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president's responsibilities: start learning
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oath of office, appoints ambassadors, approves or vetoes law, grants amnesty
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2 types of president's campaign start learning
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on-the-ground: speeches, appearances, meetings / on-the-air - radio/tv commercials
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who are the running mates? start learning
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nominated candidates for vice and the president from each party
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departament of state takes care of: start learning
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department of tresury takes care of: start learning
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department of defense takes care of: start learning
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departament of justice takes care of: start learning
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representation of us government in legal matters / investigation (DEA/FBI)
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Departament of the interior takes care of: start learning
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protection of natural environment, national parks and assisting native americans living in reservations
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departament of veterans' affairs takes care of: start learning
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assistance to war veterans and their families
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Department of homeland security takes care of: start learning
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protection of USA against threats to the homeland
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