the concept that government gets its authority from the people and that ultimate political power remains with the people

the principle that the powers and functions of government are restricted by the U.S. Constitution and other laws.

the concept that every member of society, including the ruler or government, most obey the law and is never above it.

the duties of governing are divided among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

system that gives each branch of government the power to change or cancel acts of another branch.

the power to determine whether the actions of the legislative and executive branches of government are constitutional.

any law or government action that is found to violate a part of the Constitution

a political system in which power is divided between the national or federal and state governments.

declares that the Constitution - together with U.S. laws passed under the Constitution and treaties made by the national government - is "the supreme law of the land."

is the majority such as three-fifths, two-thirds, or three-fourths that is larger than a simple majority

to cancel or revoke a law by a legislative act

arrangements or compacts with foreign leaders or foreign governments, but is not found in the Constitution.

an organized group that seeks to win elections in order to influence the activities of government.

a group of advisers consisting of the heads of the executive departments.

inability to govern effectively due to separation of powers

the body of 538 people elected from the 50 states and the District of Columbia who elect the President and Vice President.

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Chapter 3: Const.

Constitution

Term	Definition
popular sovereignty	the concept that government gets its authority from the people and that ultimate political power remains with the people
limited government	the principle that the powers and functions of government are restricted by the U.S. Constitution and other laws.
rule of law	the concept that every member of society, including the ruler or government, most obey the law and is never above it.
Separation of Powers	the duties of governing are divided among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Checks and Balances	system that gives each branch of government the power to change or cancel acts of another branch.
veto	to reject
Judicial Review	the power to determine whether the actions of the legislative and executive branches of government are constitutional.
unconstitutional	any law or government action that is found to violate a part of the Constitution
federalism	a political system in which power is divided between the national or federal and state governments.
Supremacy Clause	declares that the Constitution - together with U.S. laws passed under the Constitution and treaties made by the national government - is "the supreme law of the land."
Supermajority	is the majority such as three-fifths, two-thirds, or three-fourths that is larger than a simple majority
repeal	to cancel or revoke a law by a legislative act
executive agreements	arrangements or compacts with foreign leaders or foreign governments, but is not found in the Constitution.
political party	an organized group that seeks to win elections in order to influence the activities of government.
cabinet	a group of advisers consisting of the heads of the executive departments.
gridlock	inability to govern effectively due to separation of powers
electoral college	the body of 538 people elected from the 50 states and the District of Columbia who elect the President and Vice President.

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