VOcabulary
- Popular Sovereignty- Governmental power lies with the people of the U.S.
- Federalism-The system of government where power is divided between national government and regional governments.
- Separation of Powers- There are three branches of the federal government, each that have their own unique powers that the other branches cant interfere with.
- Checks and Balances- A system of government that doesn't allow one branch to become too powerful.
- Judicial Review-A power that gave the Judicial Branch more power to check other branches, in which they can declare something constitutional or unconstitutional.
- Limited Government- This restriction keeps the government from interfering with the liberty of citizens
- Bill of Attainder- The legislative act of finding someone guilty without trial.
- Elastic Clause- This gives Congress the right to make any law that they aren't given rights from the Constitution.
- Supremacy Clause- The Constitution is the ultimate law in the U.S.
- Writ of Habeas Corpus- Whenever a defendant can choose to find out about the legality of why they are being treated imprisoned.
- Ex Post Facto- Laws that make once legal acts that were committed made illegal cannot be punished.
- Due Process- A law that states people cannot be deprived of their liberties or property without legal actions being taken.
- Expressed Powers- Powers that Congress obtains because they are written specifically in the Constitution.
- Implied Powers- Powers that aren't specifically stated in the Constitution that Congress may use.
- Full Faith and Credit- Every state must obey and respect other state laws and judgements.
- Privileges and Immunities- States that no law that is made will take away citizens rights.
- Extradition- The surrender of someone who is accused by one state or country, deportation.
- Republic- Where all the power is with the people work together with the state representatives.