Powers
What are expressed powers
directly stated in the constitution
double: example of this
triple: what article/section can this be found in for the legislative branch?
change in the constitution
amendment
Purpose of articles 1, 2 and 3
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Amendments 13-15
What are the Civil War Amendments
Constitution is divided in three sections
preamble
articles
amendments
What are implied and inherent powers
powers that are required to carry out the expressed powers
powers that are given to the government because it is logical/they have the authority
Each branch has its responsibilities; prevents any branch from gaining too much power
separation of powers
Article 4 of the constitution focuses on what?
federalism
Amendments 16-27
What are the 20th century amendments
Marbury vs Madison established judicial review which is what?
power to determine a law/action constitutional
powers that both the national and state governments have
concurrent powers
Double: example of this
Each branch of government exercises some control over the others
checks and balances
What does Article 6 of the constitution focus on?
Supremacy Clause
double: what is the supremacy clause? What rules over all?
sets specific limits in areas of freedom, expression, fair trial...
Bill of Rights/first 10 amendments
Provide the 6 purposes of the preamble
perfect union
common defense
general welfare
establish justice
insure tranquility
secure liberty
Explain the following: Reserved and Denied powers
reserved: state rights
denied: constitution specifically denies some powers to all levels of government
where can you find the denied powers? (article/section)
Power is divided between nation, state and local governments
federalism
Article V focuses on what?
proposing changes to the constitution (amendments)
To propose amendments, this needs to happen
2/3 vote in each house of Congress
the power to determine constitutionality of executive orders is a check and balance between what two branches of government?
Executive and Judicial
example of both inherent and implied powers
inherent: diplomatic relations
implied: minimum wage
The authority for government flows from the people
popular sovereignty
What does article 7 focus on?
ratification of the constitution
To ratify amendments, this needs to happen
legislatures in 3/4 of the states need to approve of the amendment
Power to override a veto with 2/3 vote is a check and balance between what two branches of government?
Executive and Legislature