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U.S. Constitution

Chapter 4: The U.S. Constitution

TermDefinition
Rule of Law Principle that the law applies to everyone, even our leaders.
Loose Construction A way to interpret the Constitution by bending its meaning to fit modern times.
Republican Government The Constitution guarantees that the Federal government will ensure states have this (aka representative democracy).
Due Process Fair treatment in the court system, including things like your right to a lawyer, or your right to remain silent.
Individual Rights The basic freedoms given to citizens found in the Bill of Rights.
Legislative Branch Branch of government that make laws.
Checks & Balances Each branch of gov has powers that can limit the power of the other branches.
Executive Branch Branch of government that enforces laws.
Independent Judiciary A system of courts & judges that is free from other branches in order to fairly carry out their duties.
Enumerated Powers Powers that the federal gov has soley, such as the power to declare war, or the power to establish the Post Office.
Strict Construction A way to interpret the Constitution that tries to specifically follows what the document says.
Federalism Dividing power between the national government and state government.
Implied Powers Powers that are not necessarily clear, and their use can be open to interpretation.
Judicial Review Power of the Supreme Court that can declare acts of the other branches unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch Branch of government that interprets the law.
Popular Sovereignty Belief that political power comes from the people.
Preamble Part of the Constitution that explains its goals & purpose.
Articles Main body of the Constitution that explains how the government will work.
Amendments Including the Bill of Rights, they are the official changes to the Constitution.
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