the consitution Flashcards
(20 cards)
Amandment
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Anti-federalist
: a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
Checks and balance
a system in which the different parts of an organization (such as a government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful.
constitution
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
constitutional convention
a formal meeting held in 1787 for the purpose of creating a constitution for the United States.
executive branch
carries out and enforces laws
expressed powers
the powers of the national government explicitly listed in the Constitution
federalism
the federal principle or system of government.
federalists
a person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority.
great compromise
a solution where both large and small states would be fairly represented by creating two houses of Congress
implied powers
political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution
judicial branch
valuates laws
legislative branch
made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress
necessary and proper clause
authorizes Congress to employ any means that are appropriate and plainly adapted to the permitted end.
new jersey plan
designed to protect the security and power of the small states by limiting each state to one vote in Congress, as under the Articles of Confederation
popular sovereignty
a doctrine in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people
preamble
a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.
reserved powers
unning elections, creating marriage laws, and regulating schools.
separation of power
an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
Virginia plan
outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
