Constitution Unit 1 Flashcards
powers denied to congress
limited government
jurisdiction of the federal courts on cases
federalism
House of representative choose their speaker and have to sole power to impeach
checks and balances
constitutions can be changes with amendments by two ways and no state shall get deprived of equal representation in congress.
federalisms
the President can use his powers only by getting help and approval of the Congress.
Checks and balances
powers of congress
separation of powers
state governments have responsibilities to another and federal have responsibilities to states
federalism
presidents powers and duties
separation of powers
People with vote in representatives
popular sovereignty
If someone is impeached they will only be removed from office
limited government
congress has the power to make laws
separation of powers
during presidential rule they must report to congress about how things are going in the country
checks and balances
People may be removed from office in case of impeachment.
checks and balances
The house of representatives and senate can override a veto with 2/3 vote.
checks and balances
preamble
popular sovereignty
Once both houses pass a bill the president can veto it or sign it.
checks and balances
no state can create a treaty or alliance …blah blah blah
limited government
Congress has the power to create lower federal courts that operate under the supreme court
checks and balances
judicial power vested in the supreme court
separation of power
State governments do not have the same power as federal government
federalism
The President is the commander-in-chief of the military. also creates a Cabinet of senior executive officers who assist the President in his duties.
Checks and balances
The senate has the power to try all impeachments
checks and balances
no state may make or enforce laws that interfere with the constitution
federalism
President must take an oath before taking office.
Limited government
