SLO Test Flashcards
What is the Declaration of Independence considered a persuasive essay?
Because it was to persuade people why they deserved freedom
How is the social contract theory reflected in the Declaration of Independence?
If the government becomes too powerful people have the right to alter or abolish it
Why was John Locke influential to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?
He helped introduced social contract theory; natural rights: right to life liberty and property
Define popular sovereignty
Basic principle of the American system of government which asserts that people are the source of any and all government power in the government can only exist with the people (Power to the people)
Define rule of law
Cons of that holds the government and its officers are always subject to the (limited government)
Define separation of powers
The power of the government is divided among three branches
Define checks and balances
System of overlapping the power of the legislative executive and judicial branches to remit each branch to check the actions of the others
Define federalism
Power divided between central and state governments
What are implied powers?
Powers not expressively stated in the constitution but a reasonably suggested (elastic clause)
What are enumerate powers?
Powers designated to the national government, specifically listed
what are reserved powers?
Powers that the Constitution does not grant to the national government and is given to the states
What does the supremacy clause, article 6, reveal about the Constitution?
But you can’t make a law that violates the Constitution and the Constitution is the supreme law of the land
What are the first amendment rights?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What are the differences between the ninth and 10th amendment?
The night is rights not protect the Constitution but the tenant refers to the power of the states
What is the relationship between the three branches of government in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers?
The branches check each other so that no one branch has more power than the others
How can the legislative branch checked the actions of the executive branch?
Can override the presidents Vito with a two thirds vote or impeach the president
How does the executive branch check the actions of the legislative branch?
The Pres. can veto laws passed, call special sessions
How can the president influence the Supreme Court?
Appoint justices and judges
How can the judicial branch check both the legislative and executive branch?
Can declare laws passed unconstitutional
Which enlightenment philosopher a starburst the concept of checks and balances on with separation of powers?
Baron de Montesquieu
What is the relationship of the states government to national governments?
Power is shared
How is the love to process demonstrated in the fifth and 14th amendments?
You can’t deny anyone’s basic rights without due process