Vocab Flashcards
(14 cards)
Enumerated/Expressed Powers
Powers listed explicitly in the constitution
implied powers
not listed in the constitution/granted explicitly, but considered necessary to carry out the enumerated powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Language in Article 1, section 8 granting Congress the powers necessary to carry out its enumerated powers
Popular Sovereignty
the idea that the government’s right to rule comes from the people
Impeachment
the process of removing a president from office, with articles of impeachment issued by a majority vote in the House of Reps. followed by a trial in the Senate with a two-thirds vote necessary to convict and remove
Original Jurisdiction
the authority of a court to act as the first court to hear a case, which includes the finding of facts in the case
Appellate Courts
the authority of a court to hear and review decisions made by lower courts in that system
Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments to the constitution, proposed by the Anti-Feds
Dual Federalism
a form of American Federalism in which the states and the nation operate independently in their own areas of public policy (layered cake)
Cooperative Federalism
a form of American Federalism in which the states and the national government work together to shape public policy. (marble cake)
Gerrymandering
the intentional use of redistricting to benefit a specific interest or group of votes
Supremacy Clause
constitutional provision declaring that the constitution and all national laws and treaties are the supreme law of the land
Federalism
the sharing of power between the national government and the states
Social Contract
people allow their governments to rule over them to ensure an orderly and functioning society
