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body of politicians in a state or country that make laws
legislature
the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.
Senate
the first ten amendments to the US Constitution ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech assembly, and worship.
Bill of rights
the highest federal court in the US consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation
Supreme court
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
democracy
is the part of the U.S. government that interprets the law and administers justice
Judicial branch
was an agreement made between large states and small states regarding how much power states would have under the United States Constitution.
great compromise
is the part of the United States government that creates laws
legislative branch
was a compromise reached between the northern and southern states of the US in 1787.
3/5th compromise
is the administrative arm of government the one with the most employees as it operates implements and enforces all the laws created by the legislative
Executive branch
counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
checks and balance
members are the secretaries of executive departments the United States constitution does not provide for the cabinet.
Cabinet
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Preamble
a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
Anti-Federalsits
is an annual message delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress at the beginning of each calendar year in office.
State of union address
is the legislative branch of the federal government that represents the American people and makes the nation's laws.
Congress
a person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority.
Federalists
the federal principle or system of government
Federalism
a political power independently exercisable by both federal and state governments in the same field of legislation.
concurrent powers
is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees.
House of representatives
residual powers or residuary powers are the powers which are neither prohibited or explicitly given by law to any organ of government.
Reserved Powers
A section of the United States Constitution that enables Congress to make the laws required for the exercise of its other powers established by the Constitution.
necessary and proper clause
are government powers specifically outlined in the U.S. Constitution. These powers limit what Congress can do and also define what Congress is in charge of regulating.
Delegated powers
A clause within the United States Constitution that grants Congress the power to pass whatever laws are deemed necessary and proper to help Congress to carry out the enumerated powers.
Elastic Clause
are powers of U.S. government which have not been explicitly granted by the Constitution but that is implied by the necessary and proper clause to be delegated for the purpose of carrying out the enumerated powers
Implied powers