The Constitution
The section of the Constitution where its goals and purpose are explained
The Preamble
The inherent privileges of life, liberty, and property that everyone is entitled to that the government does not have the authority to take away
The primary role of the Legislative branch
Law making
This is the highest court in the US with final say over the cases they hear
The US Supreme Court
Federalism is the sharing of power between these parts of the government
There are a total of 27 of these listed in the Constitution that signify changes to the original document
Amendments
This philosopher is known as the father of the Enlightenment
John Locke
These are the powers granted to Congress by the Constitution
Expressed or Enumerated Powers
This is the number of justices currently sitting on the US Supreme Court
Nine
These are the powers granted specifically to the state governments
Reserved Powers
The sections of the Constitution where composition, roles, and limits of each branch of the federal government are outlined
Article 1, 2, and 3
The consent of the governed, or the idea that the power and authority of the government comes from the people is the definition of which ideal of democracy?
Popular Sovereignty
Identify 3 powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution
Varies; possible choices
Declare war, coin money, establish/fund/support military, establish post offices, borrow money for US, tax and spend for US, approve presidential nominations
Identify the 3 tiers of both the federal and state court system in order from lowest court to the highest.
Trial/district courts, Appellate Court/Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court
These are the powers shared by the federal government and the state governments
Concurrent Powers
Identify 3 of the specific goals listed in the Preamble to the Constitution
Establish Justice
Ensure Domestic Tranquility
Provide for the Common Defense
Promote the General Welfare
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
The Ideals of Democracy
The order of presidential succession if the President is unable to serve. (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
3. President Pro Tempore
This type of jurisdiction allows a superior court to review the decisions made by a lower court and provide a new verdict if necessary
Appellate Jurisdiction
These are powers of the federal government that are not specifically listed in the Constitution
Implied Powers
The name of the provision in the Constitution that establishes the superiority of the US Constitution and federal laws over those of the states
The Supremacy Clause
This Enlightenment thinker is credited for the philosophy of separation of powers
Baron de Montesquieu
Describe 2 steps that must occur AFTER a bill is proposed in either the House or the Senate but BEFORE it is signed into law by the president.
Bill goes to committee for deliberation/amendment
Full House/Senate debates the bill
House/Senate votes on the bill
Sent to the other house to repeat process
Conference committee to resolve discrepancies
This type of jurisdiction is typically granted to state trial courts and US district courts and is only granted in some cases to the Supreme Court
Original Jurisdiction
Schools/education, marriage laws, and establishing local governments are all powers of
State governments