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Separation of Powers
Principle of the constitution that divides the government’s power into 3 branches
Enumerated Powers
Powers of the Federal / National government
Ratify
To approve
suffrage
The right to vote
Self-incrimination
To say or do something that suggests your guilty
Popular Sovereignty
Principle of the constitution that people hold he final Power
Reserved Powers
Powers of the State government
Implied Powers
Powers of the federal government not written down in the Constitution but they still have.
Petition
formal request
Double Jeopardy
To be tried for the same crime twice
Checks and Balances
Principle of the constitution that allows each branch to check the power of the other branches
Concurrent Powers
Powers shared by the Federal and State governments
Appropriates
To set aside (usually money)
ordinance
A law at the local level
Warrant
a document issued by a government official allowing the police to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the justice:
Limited Government
Principle of the constitution that says government is not all powerful
Addition to the Constitution
Constituents
The people representatives represent
veto
to reject
bail
The temporary release of a person while they wait for their trial
Federalism
Principle of the constitution that is the division of powers between the Federal and State governments
Electoral College
Group that elects the President and Vice President
Elastic Clause
Clause in the United States Constitution that allows congress to stretch their power
Due Process of Law
Fair treatment for all
grand jury
The jury that decides if there should be a trial