Constitutional Principals
What is separations of powers?
The 3 branches of gov.
What is the legislative branch?
The law making branch
What is the 5th amendment
The right to remain silent
What is checks and balances
The 3 branches balance each other by checking in on each other.
what is power the executive branch
Vetoes the laws or appoints judges.
What is the first amendment
The freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly.
What is limited gov?
The Government is restricted by a constituition.
What is the power of the judicial branch?
When was the bill of rights made
December 15 1791
What is popular sovereignty?
The peoples consent to be governed.
What is the main job of the judicial branch
To interpret laws.
What is the 10th amendment
Giving federal power to the states and people.
What is Federalisim?
a principle or system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent
How does the legislative branch check in on the executive.
They can override vetoes and appoint or deny judges.
What is the 9th amendment
hidden rights