Constitution Flashcards
Federalism
System of government in which there is one, strong, controlling authority
Checks and Balances
a system of government that gives equal power to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.
Separation of Power
The idea of each branch of government having their own defined powers
Amending
Modifying amendments and bills of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments of the Constitution that serve to protect American’s natural rights
Checks and Balances
a system of government that gives equal power to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.
Separation of Power
The idea of each branch of government having their own defined powers
Amending
Modifying amendments and bills of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments of the Constitution that serve to protect American’s natural rights
Checks and Balances
a system of government that gives equal power to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.
Separation of Power
The idea of each branch of government having their own defined powers
Amending
Modifying amendments and bills of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments of the Constitution that serve to protect American’s natural rights