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Vocab
The Constitution
Branches of Government
Powers
100
How long are you going to study tonight? (and no, not studying is not an option).
Hopefully not too long, because you have already reviewed the material several times!
100
Powers that belong to the state or to the people.
What is reserved powers?
100
To what baked good did Mr. Pineda compare the Constitution?
"Gooey, fresh-baked cookies," because it is always "fresh" and able to be amended.
100
The three branches of government
What is Judicial, Executive, and Legislative branch?
100
Powers specifically given to the federal government
What is enumerated powers?
200
Select an MSU senior, and ask them one thing they do to study for a big quiz or test.
Brilliant!
200
Under this notion people must be allowed to receive the same treatement under the law (provided under the 14th amendment)
What is equal protection?
200
Procedures that the government must follow when taking action against an accused individual
What is due process?
200
Allows Congress to act on issues that are "Necessary and Proper"
What is the elastic clause?
200
Powers that are suggested by not stated directly in the Constitution
What is implied powers
300
Name one study technique you learned from Mr. Pineda (or elsewhere) that you like to do while studying.
Nice!
300
Powers given to the federal government
What is enumerated powers?
300
This system was set up by the Constitution to make sure that no person or group in government has too much power.
What is separation of powers
300
Branch of government that appoints Supreme Court justices
What is the executive branch (President)?
300
Powers that belong to the states or the people that are not stated in the Constitution
What is reserved powers?
400
State one fact from Chapter 8 that has not been mentioned yet, and what is a clever way for you to remember it?
One example to trick your brain into remembering a fact is through acronyms, or using the first letter of words to remember a list. For example, thinking LEJ (or Louis Eats Jawbreakers) as a way to remember the branches of government. Louis - Legislative Eats - Executive Jawbreakers - Judicial
400
When the Supreme Court makes a ruling or decision it becomes law.
What is judicial review?
400
The idea that "We the People" hold the power to create our own system of government
What is popular sovereignty?
400
These two entities make up Congress (the Legislative Branch).
What is the House of Representatives and the Senate?
400
Powers that are shared by the federal, state, and local governments
What is concurrent powers?
500
Who is the greatest Hip Hop artist to ever grace the halls of Haslett Middle School?
P Cuz no doubt! (and don't forget to go over your raps and expand on the concepts!)
500
Powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution
What is implied powers?
500
This system of government has different levels of government that share power.
What is federalism?
500
The power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are constitutional
What is judicial review?
500
The executive branch's main job is to do this, or carry out the laws passed to Congress.
What is administrate?