Government
Can a state make its minimum wage less than the federal minimum wage
no
What is Federalism
Federal State Separation of Powers
What was the name of the first US Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Judicial Branch
What term represents the idea that individuals are born with certain rights, and that these rights should not be taken away without due process of law?
Natural Rights
Name one of Congress's enumerated powers
Authority to levy and collect taxes
To provide for common defense and general welfare (tax and spend power)
Regulate interstate commerce
To coin money
Establish lower federal courts
Raise and support armed forces
What is the term for when State and Federal governments work together on a project or topic?
Marble Cake Federalism
Name ONE flaw of the first US Constitution (AOC)
No national military, no president, no taxation system, 2/3 majority to pass law, unanimous vote to amend AOC.
Which branch recommends Supreme Court judges?
Executive
The idea that citizens sign a hypothetical contract in return for protection from their government.
Social Contract
What powers are reserved to the states
Police
Education
Marriage
Licensing
Elections
Which group DID want to adopt the Constitution?
Federalists
What was the event that led to the creation of the Constitution?
The Constitutional Convention
Which branch has Veto Power?
Legislative & Executive
The idea that citizens elect officials to make decisions and draft laws on their behalf
Representative Republic
What is jurisdiction
the official, recognized power to make legal decisions and judgments concerning an area or topic
Which group did NOT want to adopt the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
What was added to the Constitution to ensure US citizens keep their individual rights?
The Bill of Rights
This branch confirms or rejects both Presidential and Judicial apointees?
Legislative
The idea that the nation is governed by established laws that apply equally to all individuals, including the leaders.
Rule of Law
Why can't states do whatever they want when the federal government lacks jurisdiction?
They must comply with FEDERAL LAW because of the supremacy clause
Cannot infringe rights guaranteed under the US and State Constitutions
Why was Federalism adopted
to balance state and federal powers
Name ONE Constitutional Compromise
3/5th Clause, Bicameral Legislature, Electoral College, Bill of Rights
This branch can strike down Executive Orders
Judicial
This term represents the idea that political power originates from and rests with the citizens
Popular Sovereignty