Functions of Government Chap 3-4 Flashcards
Amendment
A change to the constitution
Republicanism
An ideology that the best form of government which citizens elect representatives to do “day to day” work of governing
pluralism
A theory that many groups competing for resources compromise to control government or society
enumerated powers
a list of items that set forth the authoritative capacity or congress
elastic clause
gives congress the right to “make all laws necessary and proper” to carry out powers expressed in other clauses of article 1
Jurisdiction
the limits of territory within which authority may be exercised
judicial review
the power of supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional
Incorporation Doctrine
the process by which the bill of rights was extended to the states and localities
probable cause
a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises is linked to crime
eminent domain
power of government to take private property for public use
impeach
to accuse a public official of misconduct in office
supremacy clause
Establishes that the constitution, laws passed by congress, and treaties of U.S “shall be the supreme law of the land.”
Federalism
A system of government which two or more governments exercise power over the same people and the same territory
Direct Representation
State representation in the federal government
delegated powers
Powers the constitution grants or delegates to the national Government