Name the Constitutional Principle
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Checks and Balances
protects free exercise of religion
1st
The first ten amendments are called what?
The Bill of Rights
A written change to the Constitution
Amendment
Congress can override a presidential veto with a _______ vote in both houses.
2/3
powers is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Separation of powers
no requirement for self-incrimination
5th
Sections of the Constitution that describe how government is to be structured
Articles
People govern themselves by voting on every issue
Direct Democracy/Government
Which branch "checks" the other two using Judicial Review?
The Judicial Branch
Divided powers, state VS. national government
Federalism
prevents unwarranted search and seizure
4th
Who creates laws?
The Legislative Branch
A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.
Indirect Democracy/Government
"We the People" reflects which constitutional principle?
People are in power
Popular Sovereignty
8th
Which branch interprets laws?
The Judicial Branch
Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws
Judicial Review
How does Federalism relate to the amendment process?
Amendments start by being created at the National level and then ratified at the State level forcing the two to work together,
Everyone must follow the same laws, no one has rights that someone else does not.
Limited Government
right to a speedy and public trial
6th
What are the two steps to adding an amendment?
step 1: amendment proposed by 2/3 vote of both houses of congress.
step 2: amendment ratified by 3/4 of the 50 state legislatures
Changing the meaning of the Constitution without changing the actual words
Informal Amendment Process
Because of the Supremacy clause, if a State Constitution is in conflict with the US Constitution, what happens?
The State Constitution must be changed/removed