Principles Of The Constitution Flashcards
What is powers given to congress in the constitution
Enumerated Powers
What is a power that belongs only to the states
Reserved Powers
What is power shared by the state and federal government
Concurrent Powers
What is powers are divided among branches of government
Separation of Powers
What is the intro in the constitution
Preamble
What is a form of government people rule through elected representatives
Republican
What is a system where the federal government shares power with the state government
Federalism
Each branch of government can check or limit the powers of the 3 branches
Checks and Balances
What are the 2 steps to amend the constitution
1-proposals needs approval 2/3 vote in congress
2-Ratification approval of 3/4 of the states
What are the amendments of civil rights
15th: African men can vote
19th: Women can vote
13th: slavery is outlawed
What is the belief that government is subject to the will of people
Popular Sovereignty
