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EXAM #1 - SPEA V 184 FINAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (340)
Articles of 1st Constitution or set of the ground rules
Confederation of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no
executive, no judicial, no power to
tax, no power to regulate trade)
Article 1 talks about... Legislative Branch or "congress"; takes up 50% of
constitution
Article 2 talks about... Executive Branch; takes up 25% of constitution
Article 3 talks about... Judicial Branch
Six Big Ideas in LRCFSP; Limited government,
Constitution? republicanism, checks/balances,
federalism, seperation of powers,
popular sovereignty
Limited government A political system in which legalized force
is restricted through delegated and
enumerated powers.
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Republicanism beholding to the people, a body of
citizens vote and reflect their wishes as a
high figure of power
Checks and Balances All 3 branches of government (LEJ) are
EQUAL and will remain equal in their
specific position towards laws.
Federalism system of government in which certain
entities share power with a national
government (IN congress, US
congress)
Separation of Powers doctrine that individual branches of
government have SEPARATE and UNIQUE
powers the others cannot infringe
upon.
Popular Sovereignty authority of a state and its government is
created/sustained by the consent of its
people.
What Is Law? externally granted by the probability that
coercion will be applied by a staff of
people holding themselves ready for
that purpose.
Functions of Law? Benefits, Programs, Reflects Values, Provide
Predictability
Substantive Law Substantive laws provide individuals with rights
and create certain duties
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Procedural Law Procedural laws provide a structure and set out
rules for pursuing substantive rights
Criminal Law A law that defines crimes against the public
order; all of society deems it dangerous
Civil Law A law that governs relationships between
individuals and defines their legal rights;
wrongdoings to others
Common Law System A system of law based on tradition,
precedent, and custom. When law courts
interpret common law, they do so
with regard to these characteristics.
Civil Law System A system of law based on a very detailed set of
written laws and codes.
Indiana Supreme Court 3
has how many
justices?
What do courts do? Preside over trials, which occur at the level of
original jurisdiction
appelate jurisdiction The authority of a court to review decisions
made by lower courts
Judicial Review power of judicial branch to declare laws
of the legislative invalid for violating the
constitution.
What do judges base "Cruel or Unusual" Punishment, "Supreme"
their interpretations law of the land, and "unreasonable" search
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EXAM #1 - SPEA V 184 FINAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (340)
Articles of 1st Constitution or set of the ground rules
Confederation of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no
executive, no judicial, no power to
tax, no power to regulate trade)
Article 1 talks about... Legislative Branch or "congress"; takes up 50% of
constitution
Article 2 talks about... Executive Branch; takes up 25% of constitution
Article 3 talks about... Judicial Branch
Six Big Ideas in LRCFSP; Limited government,
Constitution? republicanism, checks/balances,
federalism, seperation of powers,
popular sovereignty
Limited government A political system in which legalized force
is restricted through delegated and
enumerated powers.
1/
17
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PM
Republicanism beholding to the people, a body of
citizens vote and reflect their wishes as a
high figure of power
Checks and Balances All 3 branches of government (LEJ) are
EQUAL and will remain equal in their
specific position towards laws.
Federalism system of government in which certain
entities share power with a national
government (IN congress, US
congress)
Separation of Powers doctrine that individual branches of
government have SEPARATE and UNIQUE
powers the others cannot infringe
upon.
Popular Sovereignty authority of a state and its government is
created/sustained by the consent of its
people.
What Is Law? externally granted by the probability that
coercion will be applied by a staff of
people holding themselves ready for
that purpose.
Functions of Law? Benefits, Programs, Reflects Values, Provide
Predictability
Substantive Law Substantive laws provide individuals with rights
and create certain duties
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Procedural Law Procedural laws provide a structure and set out
rules for pursuing substantive rights
Criminal Law A law that defines crimes against the public
order; all of society deems it dangerous
Civil Law A law that governs relationships between
individuals and defines their legal rights;
wrongdoings to others
Common Law System A system of law based on tradition,
precedent, and custom. When law courts
interpret common law, they do so
with regard to these characteristics.
Civil Law System A system of law based on a very detailed set of
written laws and codes.
Indiana Supreme Court 3
has how many
justices?
What do courts do? Preside over trials, which occur at the level of
original jurisdiction
appelate jurisdiction The authority of a court to review decisions
made by lower courts
Judicial Review power of judicial branch to declare laws
of the legislative invalid for violating the
constitution.
What do judges base "Cruel or Unusual" Punishment, "Supreme"
their interpretations law of the land, and "unreasonable" search
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