Ss terms Flashcards
beginning of a document and introduction. The ____ introduces the principles found in the Constitution
Preamble
the first 10 amendments to the constitution Guarantees individual rights and freedoms to all citizens
Bill of Rights
the authority of government is created by the people as they are elected to office
Popular sovereignty
breaks the power of each branch of the federal government up so that no one branch can get too much power
separation of power
changes to the constitution
amendments
system in which the three branches of the government can check each other so that one branch does not have to much power
checks and balances
balance of power between the national and state governments
federalism
means that no government has unlimited power
limited government
the state and federal governments can perform the same jobs
concurrent powers
powers that are specifically spelled for the federal government. state government do not have this power
enumerated powers
part of enumerated power these powers up to interpretation and are not written anywhere. Ex Congress can levy taxes then spend that money as it sees fit
implied powers
allows state governments to create laws and exercise rights as long as they do not violate the federal constitution
reserved powers
write/makes and pass laws
legislative
written document that proposes a law
bill
presidential power in which the president can reject a law from being passed. Congress has the power to override a presidential
veto
charging of a person in political office with misconduct or criminal behavior
impeach
the advisers to the presidents that make up the heads of departments of governments
cabinet
formally charging someone with a crime
indictment
