Principles
Principle states that there should be 3 branches of Government
Separation of Power
States that all documents transfer from one state to the next.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
This amendment protects against illegal search and seizure.
4th
This amendment created party tickets
12th
These powers are explicitly stated in the Constitution
Expressed
Example of this principle is "We the People"
Popular Sovereignty
The most common way amendments are proposed and ratified.
2/3 both houses of Congress propose.
3/4 of states vote to ratify
This amendment gives you the right to an attorney
6th
The 20th amendment does this
Changes the start and end date of a presidential term
Implied powers are the result of this clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Example of this principle is the veto power
Checks and Balances
This Article lays out the Supremacy Clause
6
The 7th Amendment does this
Extends the right to trial by jury to civil cases
This Amendment gave DC the right to vote
23rd
Powers like education, driver's licenses, and hunting licenses are all examples of these powers.
Reserved
Separates national and state governments
Federalism
Lays out the process for the ratification of the Constitution
Article 7
All rights given in the 1st amendment
religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
The 27th Amendment does this
Congress cannot get raises until they are re elected.
Powers that both states and the federal government have are.
Concurrent
Translates to representative government
Republicanism
Every state is guaranteed this according to Article 4.
All rights given by the 5th Amendment
Trial by jury, right to remain silent, no double jeopardy, due process, eminent domain
the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment
13- Abolish slavery
14- Birthright citizenship/equal protection
15- Black men can vote
Powers like border control and immigration regulation are examples of this power.
Inherent