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18 Cards in this Set
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Amendment |
A change or addition to the Constitution |
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Checks and balances |
Principle where each branch of government has some power over the other branches |
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Consent of the governed |
Government's power is derived from the people |
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Elastic cause |
Allows Congress to do what is necessary to carry out it's stated power. Also known as necessary and proper clause |
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Federalism |
Principle of government where power is divided between state and federal levels |
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Limited government |
Principle that government is not all powerful |
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Popular sovereignty |
The people have the right to rule |
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Preamble |
Intro to Constitution that lays out the purposes of government |
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Rule of law |
Principle of government that law applies to everyone including those who govern |
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Separation of powers |
Principle of government where power is divided between three branches |
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Double jeopardy |
Prosecution of a person twice for the same Crime or offence. Illegal based on 5th amendment |
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Due process we |
Fair treatment in the legal system guaranteed by the Constitution |
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Eminent domain |
The right of the government to take private property for public use (providing just compensation) |
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Establishment clause |
1st amendment, prohibits Congress from recognizing or endorsing an official religion |
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Free exercise clause |
1st amendment, prevents government from limiting citizens rights to practice a religion |
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Grand jury |
Group that decides if there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime |
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Search warrant |
Legal document that gives police authority to look for evidence in private property |
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Self incrimination |
Making statements of providing info that might prove ones own guilt. Protected from this by 5th amendment |
