Principles of Government and the US Constitution

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key principles, branches of government, and constitutional concepts from the lecture notes.

imitect Joverment

Power of the government Over the people has restrictions.

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments to the Constitution. Limits goverment Power over people.

feceratism

Powers in in goverment are shared at the local, state & national level.

Executive Branchi

Job is to enforce laws. Leader is the president.

egislative Branch

Job is to make laws. The group of people Is called congress.

Chicks and Bitinies

When one branch of garment interacts with another to limit their power (Ex: Veto/ Impeachment).

Judicial Branch

Job is to interpert laws. Highest court is the supreme court.

Populux Sormighty

Decision in a democracy are made by the people usually by the majority.

Superaten of Powers

Govement is divided into 3 branches, all with seperate responsibility.

Judicical Review

Courts have power to examine government actions. and settle legal disputes.