Ch 4
Where can the purpose of the constitution be found
What is, the preamble
These are basic freedoms guaranteed to all people under the Constitution that cannot be taken away
What is, Civil Liberties
This guarantee is the only thing guaranteed to the states in the constitution
What is, a republican government
Trade that takes place within the borders of a state
What is, Intrastate commerce
Nebraska has this kind of legislature
What is, a Unicameral
This system was designed to prevent abuses of power
What is, checks and balances
Guarantees of equal rights under the law. Not protected by the government
What is, Civil rights
A sheriff works for what level of government
What is, local or county governments
Trade that takes place between two states
Governors are elected by this way
What is, Popular vote
This Clause establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
What is, the Supremacy clause
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and petition are all protected by what
What is, the first amendment
The process pushed by president Nixon and Raegan to give power back to the states
What is, Devolution
This is the distribution of seats in a state for the H.O.R according to the states population
What is, apportionment
This form of regional government hires a city manager
The process of determining if a government action/law is constitutional
What is, Judicial Review
This amendment protects from unreasonable searches and seizures
What is, The fourth amendment
This branch was responsible for given out unfunded mandates to the states
What is, the legislative branch
This is the process of redrawing geographic boundaries of legislative districts after a census
What is, Redistricting
James Madison defined the powers of the federal and state government as this
What is, Few and defined, numerous and indefinite
This clause gives the legislative branch freedom to assumes powers in order to complete tasks
What is, the necessary and proper clause
This amendment gives any powers not specifically given to the federal government to the states and the people
What is, the tenth amendment
These two courts handle issues at the local level
What is, trial and appeal courts
What is, Gerrymandering
In a commission system, elected members serve as this
What is, Department heads