What Is The Definition
What Is The Term
What Is The Definition
What Is The Term
What Is The Definition
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What is the definition of a Constitutional Amendment
A constitutional amendment is a formal change to the U.S Constitution that requires the approval of, or ratification by, three-fourths of the states.
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A system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.
Checks and Balances
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What is the definition of Independent Judiciary
A system of judges and courts that is separate from other branches of government. Such a judiciary is not controlled by politicians and can exercise independent judgment.
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a document issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to carry out a search, seizure of evidence, or arrest
warrant
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A clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that says that Congress can “make all laws which shall be necessary and proper” for carrying out its duties; also known as the Elastic Clause
Necessary and Proper
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What is the definition of Eminent Domain
eminent domain
the government’s right to take private property for public use as long as fair compensation is paid. The right to fair compensation is guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment.
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A type of government based on a written constitution
A Constitutional Government
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What is the definition of Judicial Branch
The part of the U.S. government that interprets laws; includes the Supreme Court and all federal courts
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clause in the U.S. Constitution that states it is “supreme law of the land.” This means that federal law is above all state and local laws.
Supremacy Clause
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To order or decree something officially
Ordain
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What is the definition of Executive Branch
The part of the U.S. government that carries out, or executes, laws; led by the president and vice president
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What is a clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to stretch its lawmaking powers to include laws that are “necessary and proper” for carrying out its duties; also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause
Elastic Clause
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What is the definition of Judicial Review
The power of the courts to determine if the actions of the legislative and executive branches are consistent with the Constitution
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a literal approach to interpreting the Constitution, using the exact words of the document
strict construction
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What the framers of the U.S. Constitution meant or were trying to achieve when they wrote the original document
Original Intent
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What is the definition of The Executive Privilege
The right to keep internal discussions and documents of the White House private
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The process by which a president or leader has charges brought against them. If convicted of the charges, the leader can be removed from office.
Impeachment
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What is the definition of Legislative Branch
The part of the U.S. government that makes laws; also called Congress
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a representative political system in which authority comes from the people and is exercised by elected officials
Republican Government
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The opening paragraph of the U.S. Constitution; defines the broad purposes of the republican government created by the Constitution
Preamble
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What is the definition of Federalism
A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments
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The powers of the national government, and particularly of Congress, that are not specifically listed in the Constitution, but which the government can reasonably claim as part of its governing responsibility
Implied Powers
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What is the definition of loose construction
A flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution, taking into account current conditions in society
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a decision by a court that serves as an example or guide for future decisions
precedent
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