Civics
When a verdict is decided, there is a trial and witnesses testify, what type of jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
the constitutional principle of power being divided between the legislative executive and judicial branches
separation of powers
Which branch of government can declare war
legislative branch
What house of congress is responsible of confirming all appointments including federal judges ambassadors and cabinet members
senate
That power that is shared between the federal government and the 50 states
concurrent
another name for elastic clause?
necessary and proper clause
constitutional principle is the idea of the philosopher montesquieu
separation of powers/checks and balances
What is a bill
proposed law
english document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the british monarch
magna carta
gave 18 year olds the right to vote
26 amendment
What case determined judicial review
marbury v. madison
What are the qualifications for House of rep
be at least twenty-five years old, been a citizen of the u.s. for the past seven years and be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant of the state they represent
he purpose of the federalist papers
persuade citizens to ratify the constitution
he rights to life, liberty, and property
natural rights
What are implied powers
powers not listed in the constitution
What principle is a veto an example of
checks and balances
the relationship between the 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments
rights of the accused
What is popular sovereignty
people have the power/consent of the governed
Process of choosing a supreme court justice
president nominates and senate confirms
this case made sure president follows law
u.s. vs nixon
What does the constitution state that the president must give to congress at least once a year
the state of the union address
What does the necessary and proper clause do
It expands the power of congress by giving them implied powers in order to carry out their duties listed in the constitution
What is the significance of Thomas Paine common sense
it encouraged many colonists that were undecided on the topic of independence, to become patriots and support a fight for independence
What is another name for congress's expressed powers
delegated powers