Constitutional principles
The principle that government authority is derived from the people
what is popular sovereignty
Weak central government could not address problems of the new nation
what are the Articles of Confederation
altered the procedures of the electoral college. The changed allowed separate balloting for president and vice president to avoid ties
what is Amendment 12
allows federal income to be taxed
What is the 16th amendment
The department of state, which which advises the president on foreign policy and directs activities of embassies in foreign countries.
What is a federal executive
Principle that a government can only exercise powers that it is given
what is Limited government
people who favored ratification of the U.S. Constitution with a strong central gov. With specific enumerated implied and reserved powers of government
who are Federalists
Shortened the time between elections and when officials take office (lame duck period)
what is Amendment 20
Provides direct election of senators by the people
What is amendment 17
The congressional budget office
What is federal legislative
a system for controlling government power. branches of government possess the ability to restrain certain actions of other actions
What are Checks and Balances
Protection for individual rights (Amendment 1 through 9) Reflect the principle of limited government
what is the bill of rights
Imposed a 2 term limit on presidential terms
what is the 22nd amendment
makes alcohol illegal to consume or purchase eventually leading to the creation of NASCAR
what is the 18th amendment
Part of government that assists in drafting legislation
What are State legislative
requires power among independent branches. Each branch has a specific field of authority and responsibilities
What is Separation of powers
People who did not favor a strong central government but achieved the bill of rights
who are anti Federalists
clarified the successor to the presidency was selected as president and included filling provisions an vise president
what is the 25th amendment
start of women's suffrage making all women allowed to vote
What is the 19th amendment
the OCCP, Which apply sentencing guidelines for convicted felons
What is the state judicial
a system of government where powers are divided between central authority and constituent units
What is Federalism
Changes how the Constitutional government has been implemented in the U.S. as gov. ventures into agrees not specifically addressed in the constitution
what are informal practices
Provided electors for the DC the electoral college was originally only electors representing states
what is the 23rd amendment
Repeal of the prohibition making it legal to purchase alcohol again
what is the 21st amendment
Country commissions, which determine and grant tax deductions
What is the local legislative/executive