Principles of Democracy
A concept in which each of the 3 branches of Government have separate powers and responsibilities.
Separation of Powers
Covers Double Jeopardy
Branch of government that makes makes laws
Legislative
President is elected by it.
Electoral College
Branch that Interprets laws.
Judicial Branch
Each Branch has powers over the others that ensure the powers are not abused.
Checks and Balances
Guarantees the rights of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st Amendment
Groups that try to control the government.
Political Parties
Informal Committee to advise the President
Presidential Cabinet
The highest federal court in the U.S.
Supreme Court
A government and its officers are subject to the law and not above the law.
Rule of Law
Has the Vise President to be selected as a "running mate" in Presidential elections.
12th Amendment
Leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
35 Years Old
Live in the U.S for 14 Years
Born a U.S. Citizen
Formal Qualifications to be President
Idea that the U.S. Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
Method of distributing power where it is divided among the national or central government and regional governments such as states and cities.
Federalism
Guarantees the right to an attorney.
6th Amendment
A way for the minority party in the Senate to to stop voting by talking.
Filibuster
Organization that carries out diplomacy and is headed by the Secretary of State
State Department
Past examples of majority opinions to be followed in similar cases.
Precedent
Principle that the government must act according to established laws.
Due Process.
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
4th Amendment
A change to the constitution that requires 2/3 vote in both houses of congress to be proposed and 3/4 of states to ratifiy.
Amendment
Organization created by congress to carry out important specific task.
Executive Agencies
The blocking of assets and trade restrictions to accomplish foreign policy and national security goals.
Sanctions