Guiding Principles of the Constitution
The principle to separate government into a federal and state government
What is Federalism?
Who is the leader of the federal executive branch?
President
What is the highest court in North Carolina called?
North Carolina Supreme Court
Define municipal government
City government; a city that rules itself
Define gerrymandering
The principle that creates the three branches.
What is separation of powers?
What role of the President allows them to command the military?
Commander in Chief
What is the General Assembly?
NC Legislative Branch
What are the two forms of local government?
Municipal (city) government and County government
Define expressed powers
The powers of the federal government that are written in the Constitution
The principle that makes it so one branch does not have more power than another branch.
What is Checks and Balances?
What is precedent?
Guidance to other judges by offering a model upon which to base their own decisions on similar cases (tradition)
Define original jurisdiction
A court hears a case for the FIRST time
What does a city need in order to govern itself?
A city charter
Powers that are given to the states (Amendment X)
List the principles of the Constitution. Hint: There are 6 of them.
What is federalism, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and limited government?
What is an opinion?
Detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind the court's decisions
Define appellate jurisdiction
A court reviews a case from a lower court and make a decision
What type of government does Greensboro have?
Council-Manager
Define concurrent powers
Powers that the federal and states governments share
One principle is not found in the Constitution and does not come from an Enlightenment thinker... which one is it?
What is Judicial Review?
What is a verdict?
The decision of a court case.
What is a trial court?
The court that hears evidence during a trial and provides the initial sentencing.
What positions are required for a Council-Manager government?
City Council, Mayor (as head of C.C.), and City Manager.
What does Marbury v. Madison establish?
Judicial Review