Terms

Question 0

Checks and Balances

Answer 0

A system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches

Question 1

Due Process

Answer 1

A Representative political system in which authority comes from the people and is exercised by elected officials

Question 2

Federalism

Answer 2

A system of government in which power is from other branches

Question 3

Independent Judiciary

Answer 3

A system of judges and courts that is separate from other branches of government. Such a judiciary is not controlled by politicians and can exercise independent judgement

Question 4

Strict Construction

Answer 4

A literal approach to interpreting the Constitution, using the exact words of the document.

Question 5

Loose Construction

Answer 5

A flexible approach to interpreting the constitution, taking into account current conditions in society

Question 6

Judicial Review

Answer 6

The power of the courts to declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional. The Supreme Court