Constitution Test Vocab

Question 0

Enumerated powers

Answer 0

Powers that belong only to federal government

Question 1

Ex post facto

Answer 1

A term for a law that makes an act a crime after it’s been committed

Question 2

Concurrent powers

Answer 2

Powers that are shared between the federal and the state governments

Question 3

Writ of habeas corpus

Answer 3

The requirement that a prisoner must be brought to court and there must be proof that he/she did something illegal(proof before arrested)

Question 4

Separation of powers

Answer 4

The division of powers in government so that no one branch can take over and threaten the rights of the people

Question 5

Due process of law

Answer 5

To guarantee fairness and justice, legal proceedings must follow the rules

Question 6

Double jeopardy

Answer 6

If found not guilty in a criminal trial, you cannot be tried again for the same crime

Question 7

Reserved/delegates powers

Answer 7

powers that are not given specifically given to the federal government are given to the states and local authorities

Question 8

Self- incrimination

Answer 8

To testify against yourself in a trial

Question 9

Jurisdiction

Answer 9

Power to hear and decide cases

Question 10

Repeal

Answer 10

To cancel

Question 11

Ratify

Answer 11

To formally approve