preamble Flashcards
An introduction
preamble
an introduction
veto
reject a decision or proposal made by a governing body
impeach
charge the person in public office with misconduct (unacceptable behavior). It is not necessarily removal from office.
legislative branch
Creates the law (Congress = House of Rep + Senate)
judicial branch
Interprets the law
executive branch
Enforces the law (President + Vice President)
congress
Senate + House of Representatives
Charles de Montesquieu
French Judge, Enlightenment Philosopher: Separation of Powers
10th amendment
All powers not given to the national government or prohibited to the states are reserved to states or to the people
9th amendment
There are other rights besides the ones listed in the Bill of Rights and the federal government cannot violate those rights
8th amendment
Right to not face excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment
7th amendment
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
6th amendment
Right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, to an attorney, and to confront witnesses
5th amendment
Rights in criminal cases, including due process and protection from self-incrimination; no person can be tried for a serious crime without the indictment of a grand jury
4th amendment
Right to be protected from unreasonable search and seizure
3rd amendment
Right to not quarter (or house) soldiers during time of war
2nd amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
1st amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition
individual liberties
constitutionally -established rights and freedoms protected by law from interference by the government
civil liberties
The rights of citizens to be free from undue government interference in their lives, including those rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and those established by long legal precedent (such as the right to marry or travel freely)
bill of rights
Ten amendments added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and rights from government interference
amendment
change
checks and balances
Ten amendments added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and rights from government interference
judicial review
judicial branch gained power to interpret the Constitution
separation of powers
three branches with uniques roles and responsibilities and operates to ensure no branch has absolute power
rule of law
principle that society is governed by law, and the government must follow the law
