Chapter 4 Flashcards
Those who believe that closely following the text of the constitution is important that any interpretation should be kept to a minimum
Strict constructionlists
Those who take a more flexible approach to interpreting the constitution
Broad constructionalists
Added by the constitution’s framers so that future congresses would have authority to complete future tasks.
“Necessary and proper clause”
The formal introduction of a constitutional amendment
Amendment proposal
Formal approval process for an amendment
Ratification
Number of amendments that have been adopted
17 amendments
First ten amendments to the constitution
Bill of rights
Six basic principles found in the constitution
Divide, balance, limit, allot, liberty, order
Formally charging the president with misconduct
Impeachment
Political stalemate or deadlock
Gridlock
The power of the courts to consider the constitutionality of laws passed by the legislative branch
Judicial review
The division of power between national and state levels of government
Federalism
Introduces the constitution by explaining its nature and purpose
Preamble
Branch of government whose primary function is to make laws
Legislative branch
A two-house legislative system
Bicameral system
