Constitutional Law Flashcards
Most fundamental law of a country or state. Provides most important limitations on the government that protect the fundamental rights of US citizens
Constitution
Deal with the interpretation of the US Constitution
Constitutional Law
The 1st constitution of the US
Articles of Confederation
The 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution, which set out individual rights and liberties
Bill of Rights
What power gives congress the ability to regulate the channels and instrumentalities of interstate commerce
Commerce Power
Central promise as an assurance that all levels of American government must operate within the law and provide fair procedures
Due Process
Which two Amendments state no one shall “be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law”
5th and 14th Amendments
Clause of the US Constitution that demands laws of a state must treat an individual in the same manner as other people in similar conditions and circumstances.
Equal Protection Clause
Article II of the Constitution outlines the duties of President of the United States, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed force
Executive Power
Delegates hailing from all the original states except Rhode Island gathered in the PA State House in 1787 to participate in the Constitutional Convention
Framers of the Constitution
A constitutional doctrine through which portions of the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution (known as the Bill of Rights) are made applicable to the states through the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment.
Incorporation Clause
The idea that the actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review and possible invalidation by the judicial branch.
Judicial Review
Group of persons organized to acquire and exrecise political power
Political Party
Political doctrine of constitutional law under which the 3 branches of government are kept separate to prevent abuse of power
*Also known as the system of balance and checks and balances
Separation of Powers
Under Article I, Section 8 to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare.
Under the 16th Amendment, Congress can collect taxes on incomes that are derived from any source.
Taxing Power
