Final Flashcards
(40 cards)
Sovereignty
The right to exercise supreme power and authority over a region, a group, or oneself
When people call someone Machiavellian they usually mean that person is
Cunning, amoral
Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government?
Revenue collection and coercion
A ruler’s legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?
People’s acceptance of the ruler’s authority
Who is known as the father of the constitution
James Madison
Historic documents that first established the principle of rule of law
Magna Carta
Three-fifths compromise
When slaves could vote but it only counted 3\5
Two things that colonists were taxed on to help contribute to the start of the revolutionary war
Stamp act and boston tea
What right is given by the 10th amendment
The powers not granted to the US were reserved to the states or to the people
The right to a layer (legal counsel) in a criminal case is contained in what amendment
6
Zach cannot be forced to the witness stand in a court of law in order to testify about a crime he may have committed because of what amendment
5
what amendment gives citizens rights that are not listed in the Constitution
9
the school police cannot search your bag without permission bc of what amendment
4
the right to buy and legally own a gun is protected by what amendment
2
this amendment was added to the constitution to protect people from haveing to house soldiers
3
principle of the constitution that calls from power to be divided between the national, state, and local governments
Federalism
principle of the constitution that calls from powers of the governments to be divided between the three branches
Separation of powers
what term establishes the Constitution as the highest law in the land?
Supremacy clause
how did the decision in Marbury vs madison strengthen the power of the supreme court
Established the principle of judicial review
how can congress override a presidential veto
Congress can override by passing the act by a 2\3 vote in both the house and senate.
how many members does the house of reps have
435
how many members does the senate have
100
what is the age and citizen requirement for a member of the house of rep
Citizen for at least 7 years and you need to be 25 to be in the house
what is the age and citizen requirement for a member of the senate
Citizen for at least 9 years and you need to be 30 to be in the house
