Goverment

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  1. 3. The rights of equality under the law.
  2. 10. The ability to get others to do what you want.
  3. 14. Asserts that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.
  4. 17. Responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the policies of the government. It includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
  5. 18. Affirms that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
  6. 19. Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
  7. 20. Provides for the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
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  1. 1. The blank is a legislative body in many countries, including the United States and Japan. It drafts laws, approves budgets, and represents the population based on proportional distribution.
  2. 2. A proposed law introduced for debate and approval.
  3. 4. Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
  4. 5. Responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are applied fairly. It includes the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.
  5. 6. Responsible for making laws. It consists of Congress, which is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  6. 7. The process by which government decisions are made.
  7. 8. Ensures the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
  8. 9. Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury.
  9. 11. Each branch can limit the others to prevent overreach.
  10. 12. Guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  11. 13. The legislative branch of the federal government, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, responsible for making federal laws.
  12. 15. Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.
  13. 16. Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants require probable cause.