Principles of the Constitution
The people establish government and are the source of its power; "Power to the People"
What is popular sovereignty?
to cancel, or revoke, by legislative act
What is repeal?
What is the topic of Article One?
Legislature
The first 10 amendments are known as?
What is the Bill of Rights?
Principle that means Government is not all powerful
Limited Government
president's power to reject legislation
What is veto?
keep peace and maintain order within the country
What is ensure domestic tranquility?
What is the topic of Article Three?
Judicial Branch
principle of Constitution that protects individual rights of the people
What is limited government?
Government power is divided into three branches
What is separation of powers?
law or act that is deemed illegal under the Constitution
What is unconstitutional?
provide citizens the aid and service needed
What is promote the general welfare?
What is the Topic of Article 7?
Ratification
Fill in the blanks: Legislative______ laws Executive_______ laws Judicial_______ laws
Makes, Carries out, Interprets
protect states rights; divide power between states and national government
What is federalism?
the concept that every member of society must obey the law and it never above it
What is rule of law?
defend the nation against foreign enemies
What is provide for the common defense?
What is the Topic of Article Five?
The Amendment Process
the Supreme Court case that settled the issue of judicial review and decided who declares laws unconstitutional
What is Marbury v. Madison
Supreme Court has the power to declare a law unconstitutional
What is judicial review?
Group that elects the President
Electoral College
strengthen the relationship between states as part of the nation and the relationship between the states and the national government
What is to form a more perfect union?
What is the topic of Article Six?
National Supremacy. Also Debt and Oaths
What is the most common way to propose and ratify an amendment?
Congress Proposes, State Legislature Ratifies