Puerto Rican Prince
Name of those who believe the constitution should be interpreted with "flexibility".
Broad constructionist
The formal introduction of a constitutional amendment.
Amendment proposal
Gridlock
Two house legislative system
Bicameral
The division of governmental authority between the three branches
Separation of powers
Those who believe the interpretation of the constitution should be view literally with little room for flexibility.
Strict constructionists
Introduces the constitution and states its purpose.
The preamble
The complete forgiveness of a crime or consequence
Pardon
Added by the framers of the constitution so that congress in the future can accomplish their necessary tasks.
Elastic Clause
Ratification
The power of the courts to determine whether an act is constitutional or not.
Judicial Review
Happens when the president does not sign a bill and congress adjourns within ten days.
Pocket veto
Landmark court case that established JUDICIAL REVIEW
Marbury v Madison
What is due process?
Citizens cannot be imprisoned, have property taken away, or be sentenced to death without a fair and proper trial
Number required by both houses of congress and a national convention to propose an amendment.
Two thirds vote
The division of power between national and state levels of government.
Federalism
Give ONE example of treason as stated in the constitution.
Going to war against the United States
Giving comfort or aid to the enemy of the country
What is the difference between SLANDER and LIBEL?
Slander is defamation via verbally
Libel is defamation via writing
List each purpose of the THREE BRANCHES of government.
EXECUTIVE: enforces the laws
LEGISLATIVE: writes or makes the laws
JUDICIAL: interprets the laws
ORIGINAL: A COURT'S POWER TO HEAR A CASE BEFORE IT IS CONSIDERED BY ANOTHER COURT
APPELLATE: A COURT'S POWER TO DECIDE A CASE THAT WAS ORIGINALLY IN A LOWER COURT
There are SIX purposes of the constitution according to the preamble; NAME FOUR.
Form a perfect a union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for a common defense, promote general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves
There are SIX principles found in the CONSTITUTION;name ALL OF THEM.
LIMITED GOVERNMENT
SEPARATION OF POWERS
CHECKS AND BALANCES
JUDICIAL REVIEW
POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
FEDERALISM
PROVIDE ONE example of checks and balances performed by each branch of government.
EXECUTIVE: CAN VETO BILLS and SELECT APPOINTMENTS FOR FEDERAL JUDGES/SUPREME COURT.
LEGISLATIVE: OVERRIDE VETOS, IMPEACHMENT, DECLARING WAR, CONFIRMATION POWER.
JUDICIAL: JUDICIAL REVIEW
There were FOUR ways southern states deprived African Americans the right to vote after the reconstruction amendments were passed. NAME TWO.
WHITE PRIMARIES
LITERACY TESTS
GRANDFATHER CLAUSE
GERRYMANDERING
The first ten amendments are the BILL OF RIGHTS. NAME ALL TEN/EXPLAIN WHAT THEY ARE.
1st: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
2ND: RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS
3RD: NO QUARTERING TROOPS
4TH: NO UNLAWFUL SEARCHES OR SEIZURES
5TH: RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED
6TH: RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN CRIMINAL TRIALS
7TH: RIGHTS OF CITIZENS IN CIVIL TRIALS
8TH: NO CRUEL OR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
9TH: UNSPECIFIED RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE
10TH: RESERVED RIGHTS OF THE STATES AND PEOPLE