unit 1: 23-33

Question 1

judicial review

Answer 1

power of the courts to rule on the constitutionality of laws and government actions; est. by Marbury v Madison

Question 2

mandate

Answer 2

requirements imposed by the national government upon the states, some are unfunded mandates(imposed by national government but lack funding)

Question 3

Marbury v Madison 1803

Answer 3

est. the power of judicial review

Question 4

McCulloch v Maryland 1819

Answer 4

est. principle of national supremacy and validity of implied powers

Question 5

police powers

Answer 5

powers of states to protect the public health, safety morals, and welfare of the public

Question 6

popular sovereignty

Answer 6

principle in which ultimate political authority rests with the people

Question 7

reserved powers

Answer 7

powers held by the states through the 10th amendment, any power not granted to the US gov is reserved for the states

Question 8

separation of powers

Answer 8

principle in which the powers of the gov are separated among three branches: legislative, executive, judicial

Question 9

Shay’s rebellion

Answer 9

1786 revolt by the Massachusetts farmers seeking relief from debt and foreclosure that was a factor in the calling of the constitutional convention

Question 10

supermajority

Answer 10

majority greater than a simple majority of 1/2

Question 11

unicameral legislature

Answer 11

one house legislature