American Government Flashcards
John Locke
made foundational contributions
Legitimate
the right and acceptance of an authority
Natural Rights
being born with rights
Consent
to use state power if only justied and lawful by the people
“The supreme law of the land”
Laws and treaties shall be respected
Concurrent powers
powers of the federal system shared by both the federal government and each constituent political unit
Reserved powers
a political power used for authority
Enumerated/Expression powers
powers that are granted to the federal government to make decisions
Wolves of Yellowstone
when the government uses their power to make decision on a state
South Dakota vs Dole
limitations that the Constitution places on the authority of the U.S Congress
Popular Sovereignty
when the federal territories decide for themselves
Judicial Review
when the Supreme Court checks produce from foreign countries
Limited Government
when the government has little power on the states
Checks and Balances
when power is shared into different groups
Separation of Powers
the division of the government into different branches
