powers granted directly to the national government by the Constitution; another name for expressed powers
What is enumerated powers?
100
the lawmaking powers of the Legislative Branch
What is Article l?
100
to unite the states so they can act as a single nation, for the good of al
What is to “form a more perfect Union”?
200
the principal that a ruler or a government is not all-powerful; a government that can do only what the people allow it to do
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
What is limited government and the rule of law?
200
the Constitution and other laws and treaties made by the national government
What is the supremacy clause?
200
powers that the Constitution does not give to the national government that are kept by the states
What is reserved powers?
200
the Executive Branch and its powers
What is Article ll?
200
to make sure that all citizens are treated equally
What is to “establish Justice”?
300
the split of authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
What is separation of powers?
300
The supreme law of the land.
What is the Constitution?
300
powers shared by the state and federal governments
What is concurrent powers?
300
the Judicial Branch and its powers
What is Article lll?
300
to provide peace and order, keeping citizens and their property from harm
What is to “insure domestic Tranquility”?
400
a system in which each branch of government is able to check, or restrain, the power of the others
What is checks and balances?
400
The preamble, Articles, and Amendments.
What are the parts of the Constitution?
400
a legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
What is a bicameral?
400
when and how the Constitution can be changed
What is Article V?
400
to be ready militarily to protect the country and its citizens from attack
What is to "provide for the common [defense]”?
500
power is shared by the national government and the states
What is federalism?
500
The beginning of the Constitution.
What is the Preamble?
500
a group of individuals or state governments
What is a confederation?
500
declares the Constitution the “supreme Law of the Land”
What is Article Vl?
500
to guarantee the basic rights of all Americans, including future generations
What is to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”?