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Civics
Chapter 4
Term | Definition |
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Enumerated powers | Powers specifically listed in the Constitution |
Veto | to reject (a president can veto a bill) |
Ratify | to approve |
Amend | to change |
Implied powers | powers that are NOT specifically listed but can be assumed/implied |
Elastic clause | The ability of Congress to "stretch" its lawmaking power to do what is "Necessary and Proper" to carry out its duties |
Supremacy Clause | The Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the land" federal law supersedes state law |
jurisdiction | subject matter over which a court has authority |
Habeas coprus | right of an accused person to hear charges against him/her in a court |
override | to overrule or overturn (Congress can override the presidents veto) |
Federalism | Divides power between the federal and states government |
Independent Judiciary | Supreme court has authority |
Individual rights | Make sure we have are own rights and responsibility |
Separation or powers and checks and balances | Division of power into the three branches each branch can "limit" each others power |
Rule of law | Everyone must follow a set of laws |
Popular sovereignty | The will of the people (Democracy) |
Delegated powers | Powers granted to the national government rather than to the states under the U.S Constituotin |
reserved powers | Powers kept by the states under the US constitution |
Civil case | A legal case that does not involve criminal conduct, such as a lawsuit |
Concurrent powers | Powers shared by the federal and state governments under the US Constitution |
Due process | The principle that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures and safegaurds |
Impeachment | A formal charge of wrongdoing against the president or other public officail; the first step in removal from office |
Necessary and proper clause | |
Republican government |