constitution glossary

Question 1

constitution

Answer 1

a set of rules determine where sovereignty lies in a political system and establishing the precise relationship between the government and the governed

Question 2

bill of rights

Answer 2

made up of the first 10 amendments of the us constitution usually seen as a method of protecting the rights of the individuals against government power

Question 3

codification

Answer 3

writing a constitution down in one document

Question 4

entrenchment

Answer 4

a system by which a constitution is protected from change by law

Question 5

enumerated powers

Answer 5

powers in article 1 section 8 provides a list of congressional powers

Question 6

federalism

Answer 6

a system in which sovereignty is shared between general government and individual states where each have their own specific rights

Question 7

separation of powers

Answer 7

the legislature, executive and judiciary have their own powers, personnel and buildings

Question 8

checks and balances

Answer 8

Each branch of government has direct ability to prevent action from another branch

Question 9

limited government

Answer 9

the role of government is limited by checks and balances and separation of powers