Constitution Review Flashcards
Division of power between state governments and a federal government
federalism
constitution defines and limits the power of the government
limited government
constitution protects individual freedoms
individual rights
the people have the power
popular sovereignty
people elect representatives
republicanism
branches of government check each other to make sure they are not abusing power
checks and balances
federal government is divided into three branches
seperation of powers
A meeting from May 25th 1787-Sept. 17th 1787. Discusses articles of confederation and decided to write another document of government
constitutional convention
created an atmosphere that allowed convention members to reach the compromises necessary to create a bold, new government
George Washington
Additions to the constitution
amendments (bill of rights)
What does the Legislative branch do
make the laws
what makes up the legislative branch
Congress:
-Senate that has equal representation
-House of representatives that depends on population
More rep=better chance at making laws
Executive branch role
enforce the law
president is the head of
the executive branch
supreme court =
interprets the law
judicial branch
