Core Ideas
These two philosophers had major disagreement over the way man would act in a state of nature
Hobbes and Locke
Certain powers not stated in The Constitution are given to only states and people
Reserved Powers
If a bill does not make it to a vote, it is said to have died in...
committee
This end of the political spectrum prioritizes individual liberties over economic liberties
Liberals
Using this power, the president has the constitutional authority to declare war without congressional approval
Executive prerogative
While this major document was written to declare freedom from Britain, it did not have any plans or rules to establish a government in it.
Declaration of Independence
When powers of the federal government must be explicitly stated in The Constitution
Enumerated Powers
The title for the head member of a political party in Congress (House or Senate) with the most members
Majority Leader
Citizens should attempt to promote change through the appropriate channels before participating an this form of protest that breaks laws
Civil Disobedience
In this role, the president must discuss and promote ways to reduce unemployment and improve the economy
Guardian of The Economy
People in a civil society share this unspoken set of rules that requires them to trade freedom for protection
social contract
This amendment was the first to officially put a limit on the powers that states had in interpreting their reserved powers, establishing that they could not establish laws that limited a person’s rights to life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness
14th Amendment
Bills regarding federal financial matters and new taxes must begin in the...
House of Representatives
Initiative, Referendum and Recall are all methods through which citizens directly vote to impact a government decision. These types of votes are examples of...
Direct Democracy
Supreme Court Justices appointments last this long
Until They Step Down
When government power is divided between different branches of government to limit its strength
Separation of Powers
Burning the United States flag in protest or obscene language spoken in appropriate contexts are protected acts by this amendment
1st Amendment
This clause allows the government to regulate interstate and international trade
Commerce Clause
These "rights" must be read to you to use your testimony in trial.
Miranda Rights
The executive branch’s right to withhold information from the public
Executive privilege
The ideas of a republic, constitutional government and democracy all describe this major world power
The United States
This article of the U.S. Constitution is the longest and lays out the powers of the Legislative Branch in full.
Article 1
A part of the Constitution that expands the legislative branch’s power to stretch their power to anything necessary for the operation of their duties
Elastic Clause
This level of government determines the school curriculum and credit requirements
State
These amendments guarantee you the right to a lawyer in court, providing one for you if you cannot afford it, Give you a right to a speedy and public trial before a jury of your peers, Prevent you from being required to self-incriminate, or testify against yourself
The Fifth and Sixth Amendment