Elastic clause
Also known as this clause
necessary and proper
Establishes this kind of government for the United States
Democratic republic
Carries out the laws
Executive branch
No state can violate this
The constitution
Division of power between federal and state governments is called
Federalism
Known as elastic because it gives the government this
Flexibility
What principle of the preamble establishes fairness and morals
Justice
Interprets the laws
Judicial branch
Each state must honor the laws of the other states is
Reciprocity
Government is vertically divided among
Federal, state, local
Let’s the government change with the...
Times
What principle of the preamble establishes peace and tranquility
Domestic
Make laws
Legislative branch
What is it called when changes are made to the constitution
Amendments
Founders wanted to prevent this
Abuse of power
What kind of powers does it give the government
Implied
What is meant by common defense
Defense of the US
Highest court in the land
Supreme court
Article 7: ratification establishes procedures for what
Approval of the constitution
Why were the branches of government created
To limit power
Powers assigned to congress are also known as
Delegated powers
What does it mean to say that the government will secure the blessings of liberty
Make choices for the rights and freedom of the people
House of representatives and senate make up this
Congress
Which law takes priority if state and federal laws comflict
Federal law
Who came up with the idea of separation of powers
Montesquieu and locke