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Chapter 4

Constitutional Law

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The power to adopt laws that protect the general welfare, health, safety, and morals of the people is known as... State's Police Power
Federal judges of the United States are appointed by the President, but who approves has to give approval as well? The Senate
The power of the federal government to legislate is certain areas is know as... Federal Supremacy
What is shared powers? Powers delegated to the national government that may be exercised by the states are referred
What is bedrock view? A strict constructionist interpretation of a constituation
Two-house form of the legislative branch of government is known as... Bicameral
That section of the U.S. Constitution allocating business regulation between federal and state governments is known as.. Commerce Clause
Powers expressly granted the national government by the Constitution is know as... Delegated Powers
What is a constitution? A body of principles that establishes the structure of a government and the relationship of the government to the people who are governed
What clause is a guarantee of protection against the loss of property or rights without the chance to be heard? Due Process Clause
What is ex post facto law? A law making criminal an act that was lawful when done or that increases the penalty when done.
What is the concept of equal protection of the law? Applies to both state and federal governments.
What branch of government formed to execute the laws? Executive branch
What system of government in which a central government is given power to administer to national concerns while individual states retain the power to administer to local concerns? Federal System
What branch of government formed to make laws? Legislative branch
What is a living-document view? The term used when a constitution is interpreted according to changes in conditions.
What is a preemption? The federal government's superior regulatory position over state laws on the same subject area.
What is tripartite? three-part division of government
Forms of hearings in which the rules of evidence and procedure are more relaxed but each side still has a chance to be heard is called? Quasi-judicial proceedings
What branch of government is formed to interpret the laws? Judicial branch
The greatest changes to the written Constitution have been brought about by? Judicial interpretation
What document was written that help establishes the structure of the government known as.. Constitution
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