US Government Vocab Words
A system in which the national government shares power with lower levels of government.
What is Federalism ?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble...
What is the first amendment?
Divine rights, force theory, evolutionary, and social contract.
What are the four origins of power?
increased funding, the federal government demanded higher standards and stricter uses for funds.
What is regulated federalism?
People's voice is expressed through elections for leaders who are entrusted with the powers of the government.
What is democracy?
the concept that there is no higher authority then the state.
What is Sovereignty?
All the rights not listed in the constitution belong to the people, not the government.
What is the 9th amendment?
Great compromise, 3/5th compromise, and electoral compromise.
What compromises were made in the framing of the Constitution?
levels of government work together to solve policy problems.
What is Cooperative Federalism?
Governments that are led by a select group of people.
What is Oligarchy?
legislative- makes/writes laws and frames policies.
Executive - to enforce laws.
Judicial- determines laws meanings.
What are the three branches?
Right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment?
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights
What documents influenced the Constitution?
occurs when state/local actions do not agree with national requirements.
What is Preemption?
ruler or small clique has the absolute power.
What is dictatorship?
powers by a federal system of government shared by both federal government and a constituent political unit.
What are Concurrent powers?
What is the 4th amendment?
Separation of powers is the divide of powers given to the three branches. Checks and Balances helps the powers separate by checking each other.
What is the difference between checks and balances and separation of powers?
funds provided by federal government to state or local governments for specific purposes.
What is the New Deal?
A monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights is spelled out in governing constitution.
What is Constitutional democracy?
powers that are not explicitly stated in the constitution
What are implied powers?
Protection from excessive bail,fines, and punishments
What is the 8th amendment?
proposal is done by congress.
What is the first step to passing an amendment?
states must legally respect the laws and the courts decisions of another state.
What is the full faith and credit clause ?
A form of government in which the state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens lives.
What is Authoritarian?