Constitution at Work Flashcards
(23 cards)
Justice
establishing what is right and what is wrong
Liberty
freedoms (that were given by God)
more Perfect Union
the belief that a united country is more powerful than a collection of states
Tranquility:
peace (at home)
Welfare
the well-being of the people
Posterity
for the future generations of American citizens
T.L.O. vs. New Jersey
4th Amendment
Supreme Court stated that the search was reasonable and constitutional under the 4th Amendment
Tinker vs. Des Moines
1st Amendment: Freedom of Expression
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the students. The armbands could stay on the students
Engel vs. Vitale
1st Amendment: Freedom of Religion
School sponsored prayer violates the First Amendment
Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier
1st Amendment: Freedom of Speech
School newspapers do not have to publish everything that a student writes. Schools have the right to censor the speech of its students under some circumstances
What are the 10 amendments and their freedoms?
- Freedoms to: Religion, Assemble, Petition, Press, and Speech
- Right to bear arms
- Soldiers cannot be houses in private homes; removed British Quartering Act
- Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures
- Prohibits self-incrimination; mandates due-process
- Guarantees right to a speedy and public trial; right to a lawyer, impartial jury,
knowledge of your accusers, and charges made against you - Guarantees right to a trial by jury
- No cruel and unusual punishment
- All humans have unenumerated rights (rights that are not written, but still exist)
- Guarantees that any powers that have not been specifically delegated (given) to the
federal government, are reserved to the states, or to the people
What is the Elastic Clause?
The power of Congress to bend and stretch its powers so that the government can change over time. Congress has the power to “make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for the execution of all powers vested in the United States government.” Also known as the “Necessary and Proper Clause”
The Preamble
The first sentence of the Constitution; tells the 6 goals of the government
Popular Sovereignty
The idea that the source of the government’s power comes from the people
Limited Government
Government that is limited in its power
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Mirandized
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law…”
Federalism
The division of power between the central government and state governments
Checks and Balances
A system by which each branch of government can check each other, so that no one branch has too much power
Separation of Powers
Dividing the delegated powers into 3 branches
Amendment
A change to the Constitution
Due Process
The right to a fair hearing/trial
Electoral College
Group of people that decide upon the next President and Vice President
