Constitution vocab #3
Order by
9 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 JUDICIAL BRANCH | this branch determines if laws are constitutional; Supreme Court |
| SUPREME COURT | judges serve a life term; can declare laws unconstitutional; Chief Justice oversees the impeachment trial of the President by the Senate |
| CHECKS AND BALANCES | each branch has powers to control the other branches; this is to make sure no one branch becomes too powerful |
| SEPARATION OF POWERS | each branch has certain powers or jobs assigned to them by the constitution |
| FEDERALISM | some powers are granted to the Federal/National government and some powers are granted to the States/Local government |
| AMENDMENTS | these are changes made to the constitution |
| BILL OF RIGHTS | the first 10 amendments to the constitution that protect the rights of the people - added to get ratification |
| LIVING DOCUMENT | the Constitution is an example because it always changes and adapts to fit the needs of the people for the current time |
| ELASTIC CLAUSE | Section 8 Power 18 allows the government to do anything necessary and proper so it can stretch the constitution |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.