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Hunt-Ch.-3

Vocab. of constitutional principles/ amendment processes

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tyranny government in which a single person has complete power
limited government idea that government is limited in what it may do and each citizen has certain rights that cannot be taken away
constitutionalism principle that gov't and its officials are bound by fundamental law
federalism system of gov't in which power is divided between the national and state gov't
elastic clause constitutional power that gives congress the authority to make the laws needed to carry out its other responsibilities
separation of powers duties and responsibilities of gov't are divided into 3 separate but co-equal branches- executive, legislative, and judicial
checks and balances each branch of gov't is subject to certain restraints by the other two
Impeachment act of accusing or formally charging with misconduct
judicial review power of the courts to determine whether legislative and executive actions are in accordance with the constitution
unconstitutional a violation of the constitution
amend to changte or add to
joint resolution act proposed by both houses of congress and used to propose constitutional amendments
militia armed citizens who are called for service in times of emergency
due process legal proceedings carried out according to established rules and principles
civil relating to ordinary community life as opposed to criminal proceedings
bail money given to secure the temporary release of an accused individual while he or she is awaiting trial
repeal to remove or cancel a law
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