Bill of rights
What is One of the things the first amendment protects?
Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, or assembly
Why was the constitution so hard to approve?
Because it didn't have a bill of rights.
What is Natural Law
a universal set of moral principles believed to come from humans’ basic sense of right and wrong that can be applied to any culture or system of justice
What is the constitution
A written document that creates and defines the government's powers, goals and limitations.
what are Expressed powers
the powers given specifically to the national government by the U.S. Constitution; also known as enumerated or delegated powers
What does the second amendment protect
The right to own a gun
what is establish justice?
fair laws that apply equally to all people
What are individual rights
the rights and liberties that can be claimed by individuals by virtue of being human; also called natural rights or human rights
What is the pramble
starting with we are the people the preamble explains the goals and purpose of the constitution.
what are implied powers
those powers of the national government, and particularly of Congress, that are not specifically listed in the Constitution, but which the government can reasonably claim as part of its governing responsibility
What does the fourth amendment protect?
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
What is domestic tranquility
peace and order.
What is separation of powers
the idea that the powers of a government should be split between two or more strongly independent branches to prevent any one person or group from gaining too much power
They establish the national government
Whats one benefit of federalism
protection against tyranny, promotes unity without uniformity, and encourages political participation.
What is one of the things the 5th-8th amendments protect?
Right to be accused, Right to fair trial, Right to a jury in civil cases, or protection against excessive bail or punishments.
what is Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity?
guarantee freedom for Americans, both at present and in future
What is popular sovereignty
the principle that the people are the ultimate source of the authority and legitimacy of a government
What are the 3 branches?
Legislative, executive, judicial
What is one drawback of federalism
Lack of policies and laws from state to state, tension between state and national officials, and healthcare
What is incorporation?
the process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
What is a republican government?
republican government: a representative political system in which authority comes from the people and is exercised by elected officials
What is rule of law
the principle that government is based on clear and fairly enforced laws and that no one is above the law
What is Constitutionalism
the belief that governments should operate according to an agreed set of principles, which are usually spelled out in a written constitution
What is federalist system
A system controlled by 2 levels of government