7 principles
limited government means
every one obey the laws
a bicameral legislature means
to house house of reps an senate
what allows the judicial branch to declare laws treaies and executive orders unconstitutional
judicial review
what does it mean when the president issues a pardon
legal forgiveness of a crime is given
what the first 10 admendments give us
the bill of rights
which principle means the government power belong with the people
popular sovereignty
the main role of congress
to make laws
what is the job of the judicial branch
to study and interpret laws
what is the job of the executive branch
to enforce laws
what is double jeopordy
a person cant be tried twice
what does the principle separation of power mean
powers are divided
senators are elected by who
the people
how long do the justices serve
life
how does the president affect the supreme court
he appoints the judges n justices
why is the first amendment important
it gives us basic rights
what is a concurrent power that the state and national government share
tax
who officially declares war
congress
who is the highest court in the land
supreme court
what is the job of the executive branch
to enforce laws
what is the fourth amendment
search and seizures
why was the system of checks and balance designed for
to evenly distribute power
rules for becoming a citizen may only be made by who
congress
how can legislative branch check the judicial branch
they can declare whats unconstitutional
due process clause of the constitution is what amendment
5th
why is the 8th admenment important
punishment should fit the crime