Law Ed 2.1 Vocab Practice

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First ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process.

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US Bill of Rights

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"The supreme law of the land." Written in 1787 to replace Articles of Confederation and create a stronger central government. Outlines structure & power of 3 branches of national government.

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US Constitution

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1st U.S. Constitution (1781-1788): weaknesses - no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no trade regulation.

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Articles of Confederation

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Interprets laws and decides on their constitutionality (Supreme Court)

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Judicial Branch

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Nine justices appointed by the President, confirmed by Congress, serving for life. They determine the constitutionality of statutes.

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The Supreme Court

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U.S. Supreme Court case establishing judicial review

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Marbury vs Madison

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Supreme Court ruling (1819) confirming national supremacy over state government

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McCulloch v Maryland

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Power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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Judicial Review

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U.S. Constitution's authority: all laws must comply with it.

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Supreme Law of the Land

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National legislative body of the U.S. (Senate & House of Representatives)

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US Congress