HA Ch 11 Constitution Vocabulary

Front

What is the system of checks and balances in the United States government?

Back

each branch of government limits the powers of the other two branches

Front

What does it mean to disenfranchise a group of people?

Back

To take away their right to vote

Front

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for enforcing laws?

Back

Executive branch

Front

What is federalism?

Back

A system where power is divided between national and state governments.

Front

What is an interest group?

Back

A group of people who share a common interest and seek to influence government policy

Front

What is interstate commerce?

Back

Trade that occurs between two or more states

Front

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Back

Judicial branch

Front

What is judicial review?

Back

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Front

What is the principle of majority rule?

Back

The idea that the decision of more than half the people should be accepted by all.

Front

What is tribal sovereignty?

Back

The power of tribes to govern themselves within the United States