Principles of Constitution
Major principle -
ruling by the people
Popular Sovereignty
''division of power between 3 branches of government''
Key word: division
Separation of powers
An order from a judge authorizing the search of a place
What is a Search Warrant?
Helps the US government adapt to modern times
Gives Congress the authority to use powers not explicitly named in the Constitution
Elastic Clause
September 17, 1787
When the Constitution was signed
Sharing of power between the national and state governments
What is Federalism?
Created each branch
Which article?
Article I
What is it that some people were trying to do to Donald Trump to leave office?
He actually had 2 of these.
What is it to Impeach?
Impeachment.
How to overturn a Supreme Court ruling.?
By proposing and ratifying a constitutional amendment that counters the decision.
Importance of Marbury vs Madison
The U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review
Each branch has its own responsibilities. It is called..
Separation of Powers
Who carries out and enforces laws.
Executive Branch
making it officially valid.
When all the delegates sign a constitution
What is to Ratify?
What is a Amendment?
and
What's the first 10 of them called?
an article added to the US Constitution.
or
minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
Bill of Rights
What is the Judiciary act of 1789?
To establish a federal court system.
It brought the US Supreme Court and the Judicial branch of government into existence.
If its conduct is unreasonable, it will be open to...
The power of courts to declare action of the government unconditional.
What is Judicial Review?
Founders Fathers Most Important
Congress- Legislative Branch
A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government.
Ex: a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of both systems
What is Federalism?
Name the Agreement made between the president and head of state
Executive Agreement
What is the Balanced Budget?
A balanced budget amendment is a constitutional rule requiring that a state cannot spend more than its income.
List 6 Major Principles of the Constitution
Popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and limited government
Difference of the 3 Branches
Legislative—Makes laws
Executive—Carries out laws
Judicial—Evaluates laws
What is Veto? Use it in a Sentence.
The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law is veto
Federal bureaucracy. What is it?
Departments and agencies in the federal government.
List the 3 Parts The Constitution are divided into..
The Premable,The Articles and Amendments