Federal Court System
All federal cases start at this level.
District Court
Who has the power to make treaties?
Executive Branch
What is "Law of the Land" in NC?
NC Constitution
Who has the final authority on court cases?
The Supreme Court
Senators and Representatives are part of which branch of government?
Legislative Branch
What does "Derived from" mean?
Taken from
Laws that increase the severity(harshness) & length of punishments.
Three Strikes Law
What is it called when government has specific restrictions on its power?
Limited Government
Who is considered leader of a city government?
Mayor
What court case established limits on corporate monopolies (trusts).
Microsoft Antitrust Case
If there is conflict about a law between national and state government what happens?
National government law is supreme
What is Popular Sovereignty?
All political (power) is VESTED in and DERIVED from the people; all government of rights originates from the people.
Gave congress the authority to override state law to regulate commerce.
Gibbons v. Ogden
Why did the founders create three branches?
To establish a strong central government without giving too much power to any one group.
What did the Leandro Case do?
Helped establish the supremacy of the NC constitution. Made the state responsible for providing education to every child.