VOCABULARY!
Popular Sovereignty:
A principle that gives the idea that the government should be run by people. People have the power.
Federalism:
A type of government that believes power should be divided between the state and federal government.
Separation of Powers:
How the government is divided to give each section the proper rights and rules.
Checks and Balances:
Makes sure that one of the branches doesn't over rule the others.
Judicial Review:
Determines if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional.
Limited Government:
When a government has limited authority towards their people.
Bill of Attainder:
The accused must be given a proper trial before any ruling is allowed.
Elastic Clause:
Congress can create a new law if it is "Necessary and proper"
Supremacy Clause:
The federal government is the highest position and has the utmost authority.
Writ of Habeas Corpus:
The government has to give you the reason for putting you on trial.
Ex Post Facto:
You can't be charged after there has been a law written about the crime you committed.
Due Process:
The fair treating of a citizen, no matter what. Cannot deny a person's rights.
Expressed Powers:
Powers for the president, congress, and supreme court that are actually written in the constitution.
Implied Powers:
Powers that aren't technically given, but are presumed that the president, supreme court, and congress have.
Full Faith and Credit:
All states must respect and follow the duties needed to proceed with carrying out a sentence, legislative act, or judicial of another state.
Privileges and Immunities:
All citizens are to be treated fairly, no special treatments, and/or privileges.
Extradition Republic:
Transfer of someone accused of crime from one state to another.
A principle that gives the idea that the government should be run by people. People have the power.
Federalism:
A type of government that believes power should be divided between the state and federal government.
Separation of Powers:
How the government is divided to give each section the proper rights and rules.
Checks and Balances:
Makes sure that one of the branches doesn't over rule the others.
Judicial Review:
Determines if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional.
Limited Government:
When a government has limited authority towards their people.
Bill of Attainder:
The accused must be given a proper trial before any ruling is allowed.
Elastic Clause:
Congress can create a new law if it is "Necessary and proper"
Supremacy Clause:
The federal government is the highest position and has the utmost authority.
Writ of Habeas Corpus:
The government has to give you the reason for putting you on trial.
Ex Post Facto:
You can't be charged after there has been a law written about the crime you committed.
Due Process:
The fair treating of a citizen, no matter what. Cannot deny a person's rights.
Expressed Powers:
Powers for the president, congress, and supreme court that are actually written in the constitution.
Implied Powers:
Powers that aren't technically given, but are presumed that the president, supreme court, and congress have.
Full Faith and Credit:
All states must respect and follow the duties needed to proceed with carrying out a sentence, legislative act, or judicial of another state.
Privileges and Immunities:
All citizens are to be treated fairly, no special treatments, and/or privileges.
Extradition Republic:
Transfer of someone accused of crime from one state to another.