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AG - Ch3.1 - The Constitution - Section 1 - Structure and Principles

Terms in this set (17)

Preamble
or introduction, states why the Constitution was written.
Articles
seven divisions in the Constitution each of which covers a general topic
Jurisdiction
or the authority of a court.
Supremacy clause
establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States "shall be the supreme Law of the Land."
Popular sovereignty
rule by the people
Federalism
power is divided between national and state governments.
Expressed Constitutional Power
Those powers of Congress specifically listed in the Constitution.
Implied Constitutional powers in the United States
are those powers authorized by a document (from the Constitution) that, while not stated, seem to be implied by powers expressly stated.
Concurrent Constitutional power
is the power shared by the federal and state governments.
Reserved Constitutional Power
a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority.
Separation of Powers
the Constitution limits the central government by dividing power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
checks and balances
whereby each branch of government exercises some control over the others.
veto
or reject laws.
Judicial review
is the power of the courts to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments invalid if they violate the Constitution.
What is the basic structure of the Constitution?
The Preamble, the articles, and the amendments
What are the six major principles of the Constitution?
Popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and limited government.
How did the Founders hope to prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power?
They divided power among executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
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