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Moved rule of man to rule of law. Outlined individual rights which king could not violate. Included taxation and trial provisions.
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Required monarchs to obtain Parliamentary approval before new taxes. Could not unlawfully imprison people or establish military rule during times of peace.
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Charles defeated and beheaded
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William and Mary chosen to rule, but had to govern according to statutes of Parliament
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Free speech and protection from cruel and unusual punishment guaranteed.
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Established a plan for settling the Northwest Territory and included disputed lands. Also created system for admitting states to the Union. Banned slavery in the territory and guided nation's western expansion.
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Established a Three-tiered Judicial Structure: District courts,Circuit courts,Supreme Court
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Freedom of speech
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Right to bear arms
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You don't have to shelter a soldier during war
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right against unreasonable searches
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Protects you from being held for a crime unless you have been indicted by police.
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Right to a speedy and fair trial
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Right to trial by jury
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no cruel or unusual punishments
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Federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution
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Equal protection under the law
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states that there are other rights that may exist aside from the ones explicitly mentioned, and even though they are not listed, it does not mean they can be violated
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Power of judicial review
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Allows the President to choose V.P
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"Power to tax is the power to destroy"
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Right of a state legislature to award a monopoly to operate a steamship line between NY and NJ
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Court said that Scott, as an African-American and previously property, was not a citizen. Gave him no legal standing to sue
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Granted large tracts of land to states; states sold land and used money for colleges.
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Direct election of Senators
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Ruled 2nd Amendment does not protect the right to have all types of weapons
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The Supreme Court ruled that a child could be expelled for refusing to salute the American flag or recite the pledge
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The court reversed itself and decided unity was not a sufficient reason to overrule religious beliefs
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Cold War started
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Coordinates national security policy.
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U.S. President can serve up to 10 years or two 4-year terms
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187 African-American students gathered at the state capitol to protest racial injustice.Students did not end protest when police told them to and were arrested.Court said the state had no authority to disperse the students, as they were protesting legally.
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Outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Sets up the formal processes of Presidential Succession
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Protects applicants and employees of 40+ years old from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, privileges, etc. of employment.
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President must consult with Congress before sending troop.
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Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public
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Cold war ended
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Reorganization of agencies already in place
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Ruled 2nd Amendment applies to federal, state, and local governments; upheld 2nd Amendment.
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Internet has changed mass media and 1 in every 3 people get online everyday.
