Changing the way you learn

Question	Answer
Adversarial Legal System	A legal system that two parties represent and an independent party decides the truth
Assembly	Freedom to gather peacfully
Checks and Balances	The power in the government to check each other to make sure that no branch is gaining power
Criminal Law	Laws to deal with crimes or wrong doing
Civil Law	Laws to regulate disputes with private parties
Draconian Laws	Used to refer to harsh and unusual punishment for minor laws
E Pluribus Unum	One out of many
Establishment Clause	The clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
Executive	Having powers to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
Expression	Stating your beliefs
Gerrymandering	Manipulate the boundaries so they favor one party or class
Judicial Review	Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutionality of a legislative act.

unit 2 flash cards

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