Political Philosophy and U.S. Foundational Documents

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Political Philosophy, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Sovereign

The person with power in a monarchy.

Higher law

A moral or religious principle believed to overrule secular constitutions and rules.

The exercise of absolute power by a king over his subjects, often cruel and oppressive.

Despotism

Individuals whose power was taken away from the colonies by King George III.

Judges

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces

Another name for the president.

Full Faith and Credit Clause

The section of the Constitution that dictates that each state must respect the judicial proceedings, public acts, and records of other states.

War Powers Clause

The clause in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the authority to declare war.

Enumeration clause

Article 1, Section 2, and Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution.

Fact situation

A summary of key facts that have happened during a legal case.