09/17-20 Flashcards
Popular Sovereignty
people’s opinions influence gov decisions
Limited gov
principle where gov (elected officials) must follow laws they make
Checks and Balances
each branch holds some control over the over two branches
Individual Rights are guaranteed from this doc.
The Bill of Rights
Popular Sovereignty example
people govern…“We the People”…
Republicanism example
people electing political representatives
Checks and Balances example(s)
each branch of government holds some control over other 2, Senate approves POTUS’ nominee for Supreme Court
Federalism example(s)
power is divided between national and state governments, federal coins money- state cannot
Unwritten Constitution example
POTUS’ Cabinet, judicial review, political parties
Habeus Corpus was suspended during the Civil War meaning
Civil liberties are not absolute
Delegated powers
Powers for Federal gov
Reserved powers
Powers for State
Concurrent Powers
powers shared between state and federal govt.
Marriage laws, teaching and student requirements, and traffic laws are reserved for who?
The States
Article V (4) allows for Amendment Process which allows for what?
Change over time
“I’d rather cut off my hand that sign that document!” Anti-federalist Mason was objecting to
No mention of Individual Rights (Bill of Rights)
Aside from amendments, another constitutional clause allowing for change is the…
Elastic Clause
Federal govt and State govt have certain powers (federalism). This means that…
The needs of local communities are better met
States must honor the legality of one another’s civil laws because of…
Full faith and credit clause
