Unit 2 Study Guide Civics

6. the three branches of government
7. the right to a fair and speedy trial
10. ability of the government to enact laws for the public good
16. freedom of speech,press,assembly, petition, and religion
19. any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states
20. the right to call a jury for a civil trial
21. right to bear arms
22. a law that is passed based on directly voting instead of state legislature
24. county government
26. powers that are shared between the federal and state governments

1. explains there are more rights than the bill of rights
2. gives Congress power to regulate commerce with foreign nations
3. members that work to write bills
4. prohibits quartering troops
5. the constitution overrules state laws
8. protects against unreasonable search and seizures
9. people that work to influence government officials
11. protects against cruel and unusual punishment
12. gives the government power to create laws that are necessary and proper
13. a person that votes for someone as a representative (ex: citizens voting)
14. the tenth amendment addresses these
15. the government is limited by the law
17. the right to remain silent
18. the first 10 amendments
23. powers specific to the federal government
25. power is split between the state and national government