Historical Documents
This document, also know as the Great Charter, established that the power of the monarch was not absolute, guaranteed trial by jury, and due process of law to the nobility.
Magna Carta
This principle has the powers of government split in three branches.
Separation of Powers
This policy, isolates the U.S. from international affairs unless North or South America is threatened.
Monroe Doctrine
This is stalling tactic that can only be used in the Senate.
Filibuster
The process of becoming a U.S. Citizen is known as what?
Naturalization
This document defines the framework of the Federal Government of the United States
Constitution
The courts have the power to determine if government actions violate the Constitution.
Judicial Review
This Cabinet official is responsible for making and conducting foreign policy for the President.
Secretary of State
U.S. v. Nixon, in 1974 reinforced what principle of our government?
Rule of Law
Who brings charges in the impeachment process of a Federal official?
House of Representatives
This document was written by Parliament and agreed to by William and Mary of England in 1689. It was designed to prevent abuse of power by the monarch. Some of its provisions included: freedom from excessive bail and from cruel and unusual punishment and required that all parliamentary elections be free
English Bill of Rights
This principle is based on the people giving the government its power
Popular sovereignty
This policy gives the U.S. authority to intervene in Latin American affairs.
Roosevelt Corollary
These are directives that circumvent the traditional lawmaking process. Yet, they have the same effect of a law.
Executive order
This Amendment, establishes a Presidential line of Succession for the office of President
25th Amendment
This document expresses the ideals on which the United States was founded and the reasons for separation from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence
A system of government where the powers are divided between a national government and several regional governments like States
Federalism
This policy reduces tensions between the United States and both the Soviet Union and China. By encouraging a relaxation of tensions
Détente
The following is what type of power of Congress writing federal laws, raising army, navy, and declaring war.
Expressed Power
As a result of the Boston Tea Party, these acts restricted towns meetings in Massachusetts and allowed British soldiers to be housed in private homes.
Intolerable Acts
This clause of the 14th Amendment guarantees that "no State deny basic rights to its people."
Due Process Clause
This principle of American Government states that government is restricted in what it may do, and each individual has rights that government cannot take away.
Limited Government
This policy initiated by President Truman stated that if communism could be kept within its existing boundaries, it would collapse under the weight of its on weakness.
Containment
If Congress adjourns within ten days of sending a bill to the White House and the President does not act what happens to the Bill? Also, what is the name of this action?
Dies and pocket veto
Conducting investigations, approving appointments, and impeaching officials are what type of powers of Congress?
Nonlegislative powers