Rule of Law - No one is above the law, Mayflower Compact - This document established self-government., Common Sense - This document pushed for the colonies to declare independence from the Britain., Enlightenment Period - A time period when philosophers had brilliant ideas about government. , John Locke - Philosopher with the idea of natural rights and social contract., Republican Party - This party opposed the expansion of slavery., Voting in Elections - Americans exercise their control over government by _____, Dred Scott v. Sanford - Landmark case stating that African Americans were not citizens thus had no right to file claims in federal court., Appellate Court - This court reviews cases for mistakes., Naturalization process - Be 18, live in the US for 5 years, be of good moral character., Articles of Confederation - First government after the Declaration of Independence, but had many weaknesses., Electoral College - Process of electing the President of the United States., Legislative Branch - Makes laws, establish post offices and collect taxes, Executive branch - Enforce laws, veto bills and appoint judges., Judicial branch - Appointed by the President and has the power of judicial review., Citizenship obligations - Pay taxes, obey the law, serve on juries., Citizenship responsibilities - vote, attend civic meetings and volunteer., The Preamble - Introduction to the U.S. Constitution and outlines the goals and purposes of government., Brown v. Board of Education - Overturned plessy v. ferguson and made segregation in schools unconstitutional., Plessy v. Ferguson - Established the doctrine of separate but equal.,

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