Random Vocab 1
a person with the legal status and rights connected with being a full member of a nation
citizen
The Colonies' official breakup letter with the King and England.
Declaration of Independence
to suggest a person for a position or office
Nominate or Appoint
U.S. Supreme Court case that determined that JUVENILES have rights and the court must follow the 14th Amendment to Equal Protection
In re Gault
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
US Congress
A greek city-state. Each one was a self-governing community
polis
a government that abuses its power
tyranny or tyrannical
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
U.S. Supreme Court case that determined that “separate but equal” segregation was not discrimination
Plessy V. Ferguson
Representative Government
Republicanism
SepaRation of PoweRs
Ancient Rome
philosopher who believed in natural law and the social contract
John Locke
Define: rule of law
no one is above the law, everyone must follow the laws and have consequences
a court that hears both civil and criminal cases involving less serious crimes or minor issues for one specific county
county or district court
a body of citizens sworn to give a verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
Jury
Which Amendment define Citizenship?
14th
A Pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine. He argued reasons for colonial independence
"Common Sense"
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
executive branch
The Elastic Clause says that Congress has any additional powers not specifically written in the Constitution to complete "whatever is necessary and proper" ..... this is what type of power?
Implied Powers
the head of government for a state
Governor
The idea that we are all equal as human beings and should be entitled to the same rights
equality of mankind
powers not written in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary and proper in order for the federal government to carry out the expressed powers
implied powers
a 1766 law passed by the British Parliament that confirmed British lawmaking power and authority over the colonies
Declaratory Act
laws passed by Congress or a state legislature
Statutory Law
a group of people in the early United States who favored the establishment of a strong national government and who worked for ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Federalists
a temporary panel composed of House and Senate members, which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers.
Conference Committee