Constitution Terms Flashcards
1
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Impeachment
A
To get rid of the president; must be a high crime or misdemeanor
2
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Extradition
A
To send a criminal back to where the crime was committed
3
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Supremacy clause
A
The constitution is supreme law of the land; federal government is supreme to state law
4
Q
Treason
A
To go against your country
5
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Ex post facto
A
After the fact; applies to actions done before the law is passed
6
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Elastic clause
A
Necessary and proper
7
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Bill of attainder
A
Punish a person without a trial
8
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Enumerated powers
A
Listed powers that each branch has; this limits the power of government
9
Q
Republic
A
Government with constitution
10
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Commerce clause
A
Expressed power that federal government controls interstate trade in america
11
Q
Habeas corpus
A
Government must show just cause for holding a prisoner
