Terms 1
the political system by which a country or community is administered and regulated.
State
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
Judicial Review
the supreme law of the United States of America.
Constitution
Categorical Grant
grants issued by the United States Congress which may be spent only for narrowly defined purposes.
Democracy
form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation
Oligarchy
having two branches or chambers.
Bicameral
a union of sovereign groups or states united for purposes of common action.
Confederation
The first 10 amendments are called this
Bill of Rights
Judicial Power
the power “of a court to decide and pronounce a judgment and carry it into effect between persons and parties who bring a case before it for decision.”
Dictatorship
a form of government characterized by a single leader or group of leaders that hold government power promised to the people and little or no toleration for political pluralism or independent media.
grant-in-aid of a specified amount from the federal government of the United States to individual states and local governments to help support various broad purpose programs, such as law enforcement, social services, public health, and community development.
Block Grant
Powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
Reserved Powers
type of democracy founded on the principle of elected persons representing a group of people
Sovereign
a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
Magna Carta
a royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England
as the price decreases, consumers will buy more of the good.
Law of Supply and Demand
political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Implied Powers
Proprietary Charter
granted to an individual as a direct result of their relationship with the king. Usually given to individuals.
Legislative Power
makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
New Jersey Plan
Representation, favored small states
powers of the President of the United States and Congress that are inherent to all sovereign nations
Inherent Powers
Representation in congress based on population
Virginia Plan
The Great Compromise
Created two legislative bodies in congress