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Terms in this set (38)

Separation of Power

the division of power among the three branches of government

Opponents to the Constitution

a bill of rights should be added

Why the Constitution is a "living document"

because it can be changed when needed

An example of the "elastic clause"

testing of a new weapons system

How are the Constitution and Declaration of Independence similar?

government powers come from the people

That nobody can be imprisoned without a trial of his peers comes from where?

the right to "due process'

Example of a concurrent (shared) power between the federal and state governments

Amending the Constitution requires

2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states

Government not interfering with the people is an example of

limited government

When the government can restrict publication of information

endangers national security

Principle of government where a court declares a law unconstitutional

checks and balances

When the Supreme Court "looks over" the other two branches

judicial review

When the voters of a state vote on a law

Why Congress passes civil rights legislation

to promote equity

Case which established the right of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

Marbury v. Madison