Unit 1: Constitution Flashcards
Separation of Powers
division of powers between the branches of government
What type of division is Sep. of Powers
horizontal
Federalism
division of power between the federal and state governments
What type of division is Federalism
vertical
Checks and Balances
for every power a branch has, another branch can check it
Limited Government
federal gov is limited to its enumerated powers
What amendment says that all other non-federal power goes to the states
10th
Habeas Corpus
“Having the body” – government can’t arrest you for no reason. If you think you’re being held unfairly, you can submit a WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS where the gov has to go forward and explain why you’re being arrested
Ex Fact Posto Law
You can only be held accountable for the laws that were in place when you did it
Declaration of Independence
to explain the colonists’ right to revolution
Articles of Confederation
established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain
Who didn’t have power in the Articles of Confed
the Fed Gov(fed gov is small)
Fed 10
How our structure of government controls factions
Fed 51
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances keeps the govt from getting too powerful
Fed 51 main ideas
- Humans are not angels, that’s why we need government
- We need to allow the gov to control the people(be able to stop bullies)
- We also need to check the gov(Gov thats able to stop the bully also needs to be controlled)
- Madison says the Legislature is going to be the main branch SO you need to break it up…
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How is the House elected
by population(by the ppl)
How is the Senate elected
2 per state - first elected by state leg now by direct vote
What amendment made it so the Senate could be elected by direct vote
17th
Which chamber impeaches(charges)
House of Reps
By how much vote do you need to impeach in the HOR
majority
Which chamber conducts the impeachment trial(convicts)
Senate
By how much vote do you need to convict in the Senate
2/3 vote
Where do all tax bills need to originate from
House of Reps
Who ratifies treaties
Senate
By how much vote do you need to ratify a treaty
2/3 majority in the Senate
Who makes treaties
the President
If there is no majority in the electoral college, who selects the President
House of Reps
If there is no majority in the electoral college, who selects the Vice President
Senate
Who appoints SCOTUS justices
President
Who approves SCOTUS justices
Senate