Flashcard on Key Terms

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Legislation is defined as:

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A process of enacting laws

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Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between:

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A central authority and constituent political units

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Checks and Balances is a system that ensures:

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one branch of government becomes too powerful

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Ratification is the process of:

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approving and sanctioning a formal agreement or treaty

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Define the term: Executive Power

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The power to enforce laws and manage the public policy of a government.

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Enumerated/Expressed Powers are:

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Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

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Define the term: Elastic Clause

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A clause in the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to pass laws necessary and proper for carrying out its powers.

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Judicial Review is the power of the judiciary to:

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interpret the constitution and invalidate laws that violate it

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Define the term: Amendment

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A change or addition to a legal or statutory document

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What is the primary purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?

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To introduce the goals and underlying principles of the Constitution