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quiz 3
Stack #131763
| Word | Definitions |
|---|---|
| federal govt | the fed. or nat. govt. has authority in matters that deal with issues of nation wide importance |
| federalism | power is divided betw. 2 levels of authority, nation and state. each has specific powers |
| federalist | supporters of ratification and a strong national govt. during the 1780's |
| first amendment | part of the bill of rights 1791, includes the protections against the estab. of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, right to assemble... |
| government | people or agencies that admin. or control the affairs of a nation or state make up the govt. US govt evolved from combinations of ancient practices |
| great compromise | main compromise at eh constitutional convention. create a bicameral legislature--->combine the VA and NJ plans |
| house of representatives | the lower body of congress where representation is based on the population of the state |
| impeachment | process of acusing the pres. or other elected appointed members or the exec. or judicial branchs. |
| implied powers | powers of the national govt. not specifically delegated by the constitution but deemed to be reasonably implied by the delegated powers |
| judicial branch | branch of the govt. with the power to interpret the laws passed by the legislature and exec. branch; consists of supreme court |
| judicial review | power of the judi. branch to interpret the constitutionality of acts and actions |
| legislative branch | sole responsibility and power to pass the laws--->senate and house |
| Legislature | branch due to separation of power to make laws |
| limited govt. | constitutional limits on the exercise of political powers to preven the abuse and corruption in modern democ. |
| mayflower compact | agreement signed by the men of the mayflower in 1620 in which they agrees to form a govt and obey it's laws |
| marshall court | supreme court under the direction of cheif justice john marshall who served from 1801-35. powers of national govt were expanded |
| natural rights | the enlightenment concept that humans have rights which spring from their existence |
| necessary and prpoer clause | elastic clause; congress can make any law necessary and proper to carry out it's duties |
| Preamble | opening para. of the const. states the goals and purposes |
| primary | election to choose from a group of candidates for a parties nomination for the general election |
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