Major Principles
Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities
What is separation of powers
The branch of government that make laws
What is the legislative branch
powers that are clearly listed in the Constitution and given solely to the federal government
What is enumerated powers
The right to be treated the same as everyone else under the law
What is equal protection
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have
What is limited government
The branch of government that enforces the law
What is the executive branch
Powers that are retained by the states
What is reserved powers
The rules the government must follow before it may limit or take away the rights of citizens
What is due process
The enlightenment philosopher who is associated with the belief that all people have a right to life, liberty, and property
Who was John Locke
Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches
What is checks and balances
The branch of government that interprets the law
What is the judicial branch
A power that is suggested but not spelled out
What is implied powers
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights
The "Father of the Constitution"
Who was James Madison
People are the source of the government's power
What is popular sovereignty
The power of the court to judge if an action is constitutional
What is judicial review
Powers that are shared by the state governments and the federal governments
What is concurrent powers
A person who was born in another country can become a citizen
What is Naturalization
The "Father of our Country"
Who was George Washington
In this government system, power is divided between national and state governments
What is Federalism
The power the executive branch has in passing legislation
What is the power to veto
People who elect their political representatives
What is Republicanism
Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
What is individual rights
The most prepared delegate at the Constitutional Convention
Who was James Madison