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U.S. History Study
final exam study guide
how many levels of the federal court system? | three levels | |
what is naturalization? | the legal process by which someone is granted citizenship | |
what is impeachment? | formal accusation of misconduct in office against a public official | |
what is ratification? | approval | |
what are the bill of rights? | our natural human rights | |
what is the precinct captain? | a volunteer who organizes party workers to distribute information about the party and its candidates | |
what is a petit jury? | a trial jury | |
what is a grand jury? | group who hears charges against a suspect | |
what is a platform? | a statement of a political parties principles, beliefs and positions | |
what is a petition? | an appeal | |
what are conventions? | meetings held out of state | |
what was Marbury v. Madison? | est. the precedent for federal courts to rule on the actions of the government | |
what are the qualifications of the senator? | must be at least 30 years old -be a u.s. citizen for at least 9 years | |
who is the father of the constitution? | James Madison | |
what powers do state governments have that national governments do not? | declare war, print money | |
what form of government gives all powers to the nat. gov.? | unitary | |
who did the founding fathers believe should have the vote to vote? | each citizen |