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supremacy clause
the constitution reigns supreme even if power is shared. (states cannot contradict federal law)
commerce clause
congress has the power to regulate commerce.
implied, elastic, necessary and proper clause
Congress has the power to do anything that is proper and carries out the power granted to the federal government by the constitution.
Great compromise
senate equal - representation
house of representatives- proportional representation
basically Congress
3/5 compromise
every five slaves would count as three people for representation in the house of representatives
Full faith and credit clause
States should respect the acts of other states
checks and balances
each branch checks on each other to make sure no one is abusing their power
federalism
The national government shares power with the individual state governments
consent of the governed
A government’s power comes from the approval of the people it governs
social contract
A union of people live together to provide, protect, and advance
popular sovereignty
people are the source of the governments power and the government is created by and serves the people
judicial review
gives Supreme Court power to interpret the constitution
Limited government
Government only has powers given through law, in other words a constitution
majority rule
greater number equals greater power
natural rights
everyone has the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
individual rights
The rights that people have to live free and fair lives without interference from the government and other individuals in other words the Bill of Rights or the 10 amendments
separation of powers
The three branches of government
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