Constitution
Congress
Judiciary
Amendments
Federalism
100
The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.
What is limited government?
100
A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts.
What is bicameral legislature?
100
The 1803 Supreme Court case that established the power of judicial review
What is Marbury V Madison?
100
Search and arrest warrants requires probable cause (Mapp v Ohio)
What is 4th Amendment?
100
Type of federal power that is hinted at in the Constitution
What are implied powers?
200
The idea that government derives its authority by sanction of the people.
What is consent of the governed?
200
A means by which senators can extend debate on a bill in order to prevent or delay its consideration
What is filibuster?
200
Court authority to determine that an action taken by any government official or governing body violates the Constitution
What is judicial review?
200
Quartering of soldiers
What is 3rd Amendment?
200
Type of federal power bestowed to the government of a sovereign nation
What are inherent powers?
300
Interest groups arising from the unequal distribution of property or wealth that James Madison attacked in Federalist Paper No. 10
What are factions?
300
An association or members of Congress created to advocate a political ideology or a regional, ethnic, or economic interest.
What is congressional caucus?
300
Practice by which the Supreme Court justices determine if they will hear a case of four or more justices want to hear it
What is the rule of four?
300
No excessive bails, fines, or cruel and unusual punishments (Furman v Georgia, Gregg v Georgia)
What is 8th Amendment?
300
The release of a prisoner from one state back to their state of crime
What is extradition?
400

What allows Congress to stretch its powers to do more than strictly listed in the enumerated powers?

The Necessary and Proper Clause

400

The last committee a piece of legislation may pass through.

Conference Committee

400
Judicial opinion disagreeing both at the majorities disposition of the case and with their legal interpretations and conclusions
What is dissenting opinion?
400
Powers retained by the states or people
What is 10th Amendment?
400
Money given to states to change an existing program or policy
What are funded mandates?
500
Transferring responsibility for policies from the federal government to state and local governments.
What is devolution?
500

The ability of Congress to examine actions taken by the executive branch.

Oversight

500
Also known as courts of appeals; The middle level in the federal court structure
What are circuit courts?
500

Provides for removal of a President that is no longer capable of completing their term.

What is 25th Amendment?

500
states are prohibited from unreasonably discriminating against residents of other states
What is Privileges and Immunities Clause?
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