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RHHS Am Gov't
Study Guide 5
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10th Grade
11/04/2010

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Abolishing an existing law is called...
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Repeal
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In what form of government is the power of government limited by the consent of the people?
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Representative democracy or republic
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Where would a case be heard involving the violation of a major state criminal law?
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Circuit court
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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Supreme court
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What court hears cases involving minor civil suits or misdemeanors?
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Maryland district court
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What court has original jurisdiction iver most cases involving violations of the federal law?
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U.S district court
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What court hears cases that involves disputes between states?
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Supreme court
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"Due Process of Law" means...
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The right to fair legal treatment
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You cannot be forced to confess to a crime because of your right to...
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Not to testify against yourself
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Who raises most of the funds to conduct major political campaigns?
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Political parties
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