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Presidents of the United States
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Tear down this wall” speech. He oversaw the end of Reconstruction and the United States' entry into the Second Industrial Revolution. Was the last President to own slaves. The first president to fly in an airplane. Became President leaving the Vice President’s office vacant.
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Presidents of the United States #2
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Neither a Democrat or Republican elected from the . His Vice President was Hubert Humphrey.. A National Republican elected from the state of Virginia.. A Republican elected from the state of Texas, while serving as President from 2001 - 2009. . A Democrat elected from the state of Georgia..
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Presidents of the USA
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The first Afro-American president. The President who is also the son of another president. The President who was never elected. President who started the space program. First American president.
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Preventing Murders
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Def: Penalty inflicted for offense, fault, etc.. Syn: Prevent, prohibit, restrain. Def: Uncontrolled strong force. Syn: Penitentiary, jail, confinement. Syn: Captive, convict, detainee.
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Principles of American Democracy
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What are the first three words of the Constitution?. What is one freedom of the First Amendment?. What did the Declaration of Independence do?. What does the Constitution do?. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?.
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Race Discrimination Act
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It refers to direct and indirect discrimination . The CRE takes cases to court and provides..................... to minority ethnic groups that still suffer from different forms of racism.. The Stephan Lawrence case led everyone to believe that this type of racism still exists. Although laws are introduced, some people's .............. cannot be changed. The race relations act was set up by this non-governmental public body.
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Richard Nixon & Watergate
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American History Vocabulary.
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Economic slowdown coupled with inflation.. Republican leader of House of Representatives who succeeded the resigning Vice President and later President Nixon & granted Richard Nixon an unconditional pardon for all crimes.. Led embargo on oil from the Middle East to the United States & increase prices of oil during the 1970s causing an energy crisis in America. (Acronym) . Vice President to Richard Nixon who was forced to resign in 1973.. Harvard law professor appointed as a special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate case..
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Rights and Responsibilites
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person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections. feeling th love and devoation toward one's country. the willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice. the responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called. the idea that people have a right to disobey laws they consider to be unjust.
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Rise of the Democrats
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the social group that has the highest status in society, especially the aristocracy.. officially opened August 1st 1831.. a large house or mansion in the English countryside. . people of royal blood or status.. a superpower country..
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Roles in the Criminal Justice System
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assists with rehabilitative interventions and ensures compliance with court orders. party appealing a judgement. lawyer paid by legal aid that helps those who appear in court without own lawyer. keeps a written record of everything that is said in the courtroom. group chosen to swear to hear evidence and witness testimony.
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Roles of the President
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Executes public policy. Fundraises for political friends and gives speeches for his party. Goes to other countries as the architect of foreign policy. vetoes bills he dislikes. invites foreign leaders to the White House.
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Roles of the President and Vice President
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Determine the Presidential role that matches the hint or hint that matches one of your vocabulary words
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Where the President resides. The President oversees federal (national) agencies, appointing their directors and creating policies to determine their goals during his term. . The President makes plans to make sure the federal government's budget is profitable.. The President oversees treaties (agreements) with other countries.. Presides over the Senate and helps decide if the President is disabled..
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Roosevelt in Office
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_____ Inspection Act required the United States Department of Agriculture to insure that meat sold in the U.S.A. was clean and healthy. name given to Theodore Roosevelt reforms. the Teddy Bear was named after this president. head of the United States Forest Service. Pure _____ and Drug Act prohibited the sale, manufacture and shipment of impure or falsely labeled food and drugs.
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Roots of American Democracy
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a group of individuals or states that band together for a common purpose. When a judge uses a decision that was based on things that happened BEFORE to make a decision now . to vote to accept a rule or a law. a representative to a meeting. a group of people in one place who are ruled by the government of another place.
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Royal Family
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Where the Queen spends her Christmas holidays. The Queen's pet. London residence. Male monarch. Special headgear.
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Royal Family
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Great Granddaughter. Future King. The Queen's Highland holiday. The Queen's favourite dog. The Queen's London residence.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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not being treated equally. to fight against. to dislike a person or a group without good reason. shy. to not think the same way.
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SEPSIS
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
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WHAT LAB TEST TO DO FOR INITIAL WORK UP. Need to look for the ------------of infection before commencing empiric therapy. DEFINITION INCREASE IN WCC, HR, RR, BP, WITH NO INFECTION. INCREASED IN SEPSIS. MINIMUM OF 2 SETS REQUIRED BEFORE STARTING ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY.
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Seven Principles of the Constitution
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Person required to defend himself/herself in a legal action. One branch of government can watch another branch. People exercise their power by voting. People guaranteed certain rights and privileges. Division of government roles and power into branches.
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So You Want To Be President?
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having to much pride in your looks. the work of government. not proud. taking care of someone. seriously.
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Social Security
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32nd president of the United States who led the nation through the Great Depression. A compulsory charge on workers by a governmental organization in order to fund public expenditures. The agreement in which you pay a company and the company gives you coverage if you have an accident,injury,or etc. A retirement plan an employer sets aside for a workers future benefit. Money that is owed or that one is willing to pay to a bank,company, or person.
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Spain & Portugal
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The King rules with the help of an elected Parliament. Language Portugal speaks. Capital of Spain. Capital of Portugal. Center of industry, tourism, & culture.
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State and Local Government
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a legal document (charter) establishing a municipality such as a city or town.. an appointed official who directs the administration of a city.. The Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Virginia is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch of the state government , who are generally the heads of the state executive departments.They advise the Governor.. The principal legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government.. The elected executive head of a state of the US..
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State Capitals
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What is the capital of Kansas?. What is the capital of Illinois?. What is the capital of Mississippi?. What is the capital of Texas?. What is the capital of Colorado?.
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State Government
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the chief executive of a state government. powers shared by the federal government and the states. people represented by members of a lawmaking body. a system in which government jobs are given to the people recommended by political party leaders and officeholders. the provision in the US Constitution ensuring that each state will accept the decisions of civil courts in other states.
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States
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Angel Falls is the worlds highest one of these. The Colorful State. Hipsters mode of transport. Bring one back from death's door. Clean, _______, Broil.
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Statue of Liberty
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___________ after statue's completion.. _____________Statue of' Liberty Enlitening the World'. Another word for statue of liberty is___________.. The Statue of Liberty has_________.. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from________________..
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Structure of Canadian Government
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The governing party of BC.. Mayor of Kamloops. Lieutenant Governor of BC. The act that was passed at the time of Confederation that divided the powers and responsibilities between a national government and the provincial governments.. The Prime Minister of Canada.
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Supreme Court
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Decisions on these are finalized by the Supreme Court.. Cases that have to do with Civil Rights and freedom are protected by the. Only the most important ones are ruled by the Supreme Court.. There are nine justices but only one of these. The Judicial Branch has a large number of theses that can be grouped into three main areas. .
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Supreme Court
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A court composed of military personnel, for the trial of those accused of violating military law.. A transcript of proceedings made in trial court. An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send up the record in a given case for review, from the Latin meaning “to be more certain”.. In a civil suit, the person against whom a court action is brought by the plaintiff, in a criminal case, the person charged with the crime.. The power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court .
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Supreme Court
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_____ is the process of proving someone guilty or not guilty to the jury and all the evidence is showed.. The process where bail can be set, and judge decides if trial is necessary is called _________ _______.. ______________ _____________ is an 'election' of Supreme Court justices.. The process that takes place at the police station, where the record the arrest is called _______.. There are 94 trail courts for criminal and civil cases that were created by congress in 1789 known as _______ _____ _____..
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Supreme Court Decision Making
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Power of the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and administrative arms of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the constitution.. A vote made by someone who has no allegiance to any political party and whose unpredictable decisions can swing the outcome of an election one way or the other.. A person not directly engaged in a case who advises the court.. A group of legislators who act together for some common purpose irrespective of party lines.. A doctrine or policy of following rules or principles laid down in previous judicial decisions unless they contravene the ordinary principles of justice..
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System of Government
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Is a form of government in which a small group of people holds power. Another form of authoritarian government is a dictatorship dictators. Rule by one person. A one-party system of government based on the idea of state ownership and government direction of property and industry. A representative democracy where citizens choose their lawmakers.
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System of Government
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?. Why do some states have more Represenatives than other states?. In what month do we vote for President. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?.
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Taxation
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all citizens are expected to prepare and file tax returns. examination of tax returns. stated amount that you may subtract from adjusted gross income instead of itemizing your deductions.. A person who lives with you and for whom you pay more than half his or her living expenses.. failure to pay taxes.
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Taxes
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Reduces the tax assessed value of the home, so the tax rate is applied to a lesser amount. . Is a temporary reduction or decrease in tax amounts.. One of the three most common tax types.. A claim against the property or the payment of a debt, judgment, mortgage or taxes. A lienable item is any item for which a lien against the property may be placed if the item is not paid. . Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Services Internal Wells Fargo Tax Department.
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Tenth Amendment
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1.Entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself: 'he delegates routine tasks'.. Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.. The ability to do something or act in a particular way, esp. as a faculty or quality. Formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority. Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid..
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Terms Used in Congress
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Assistant to the floor leader responsible for gathering votes. Status given to Senators based on their length of service. House or Senate meet to discuss issues of mutual concern and perform research and policy planning.. any one of the people who live and vote in an area. Vote where Senators vote 'yay' or 'nay' as his/her name is called, so the names of senators are recorded.
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Thank You Veterans!
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Enforces the maritime law and protects life and property at sea . Marine Corps motto (2 wds) . Body of troops trained to serve on land or at sea . Troops equipped for fighting on land . Nickname given to the U.S. flag (2 wds).
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The American People
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A system of government in which citizens govern themselves directly and vote on most issues. The principle that every citizen of a democracy has an equal opportunity to try to infuence government. political authority rests in the people collectively. The individual rights of those not in the political or religious majority. Rule by the people.
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The American People
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the principle that every citizen of a democracy has an opportunity to try to influence government. rule by the people. a system of government in which citizens govern themselves. the practice of organizing on the basis of sex, ethnic or racial orientations. a shared body of values and beliefs that shapes perceptions and attitudes towards politics.
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The American Revolution
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States 1st Constitution: Articles of. 12 amendments became known as the Bill of _______. What treaty gave the Americans independence?. Month that the colonies declared independence. Last Stuart ruler; Queen.
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The Articles of Confederation
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Country who closed the lower Mississippi River to American shipping.. Voluntary association of independent states. Ordinance of 1785 created these for western lands.. Congress could not deal effectively with these problems of the country.. Supreme power.
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The Clinton Era
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The agreement reached at this Ohio city in Nov 1995 finally stabilized the Balkan region of Europe. A real-estate scandal from Clinton's days as a governor which plagued him throughout his presidency. Clinton and Janet Reno came under intense criticism for the handling of the Branch Davidian crisis near this Texas city. Clinton's efforts to bring peace to the Middle East failed when this 'Palestinian' leader rejected all proposals at the Camp David summit. Clinton worked closely with this Russian leader to reduce the threat of a nuclear exchange between these 2 superpowers.
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The Constitution
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The actions of each branch is tied together and each is held accountable.. Allows courts to make sure that government acts in accordance with the Constitution. . An advisory body to the President. (Example of governmental custom.). The first ten amendments to the Constitution.. The Constitution is broken down into seven sections called....
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The Constitution
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these actions are protected by law. every citizen is entited to a fair. this amendment gave African American men the right to vote. people who live in a democracy have many. a person who works without pay.
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The Constitution
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To formally approve. To limit the powers in the branches of government. Senior members of the executive branch. First 10 Amendments to the Constitution. Rebellion by farmers in western Massachusetts.
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The Constitutional Convention
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Constitution included national government with _______ powers . Smaller states feared larger states would _______ the national government . ______ national government (NJ plan) . Power is balanced between the three branches so they have equal power . Each state would get ______ vote(s) (NJ plan).
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The Courts
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document judge issues charging an individual with a crime . court with civil actions between $200 to $500 and dealing with divorce, title to land, and contested elections. court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom, secure witnesses, maintain physical custody of the jury. person who has either suffered death or serious physical or mental suffering. person against whom a criminal complaint is filed.
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The Courts and Judical Branch
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belief that supreme court justices should not actively try to shape social and political issues or redefine the constitution. literally, 'made more certain' an order from a higher court requiring a lower court to send the record of a case for review. view of supreme court justices who agree with particular ruling . judical decision that is used as a standard in later similar cases. supreme court opinion by one or more justices in the minority who oppose the ruling.
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