Vocab
A system in which each branch of government can limit the power of other branches
What are checks and balances?
What is the preamble?
This amendment allowed Freedom of speech, religion, Petition, Assembly, and the press
What is the 1st amendment???
The idea that political power is divided between the state and the government.
What is federalism?
A type of power is directly stated in the Constitution to be attributed to the federal government
What are enumerated powers?
An approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution that relies primarily on the original language of the document and the perceived intent of the framers
What is originalism/strict construction?
This article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch.
What is the 1st article of the Constitution?
bans the Quartering of soldiers inside of civilian homes
What is the 3rd amendment?
The idea that power comes from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
Powers not stated in the Constitution and not claimed by the federal government.
What are reserved powers?
The right of accused persons to be brought before a judge to hear the charges against them.
What is habeas corpus?
This article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch.
What is the third article of the Constitution?
what is the 21st amendment?
The idea that separates the government into 3 equal branches.
What are the delegated powers?
Powers that are delegated to the federal government.
What are the delegated powers?
A decision by a court that serves as an example or guide for future decisions.
What is a precedent?
This article of the Constitution establishes the executive branch.
What is the second article of the Constitution?
This amendment allows the people to form militias
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The idea that the system of courts is separate from other branches.
What is an independent judiciary?
Powers that are given to the federal government through the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What are implied powers?
The right to keep internal discussions and documents of the White House private.
What is executive privilege?
Established by the Fifth Article of the Constitution, this process was designed to be difficult yet possible, ensuring the longevity of the Constitution.
What is the process to amend the Constitution?
This ammendment protected rights that were not stated in the bill of rights such as privacy and the right to marrige.
What is the 9th ammendment?
The idea that people and governments must follow a system of laws.
What is the rule of law?
Powers that are shared between the federal and state governments.
What are concurrent powers?