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| Part of government responsible for writing laws |
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| Part of government responsible for enforcing the laws written by Congress |
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| Part of government responsible for reviewing cases where laws are challenged or questioned to interpret the law |
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| relationship between branches |
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| Refers to the interactions of the legislative, judicial, and executive components of government |
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| In the US federal system, the states are responsible for following federal guidelines when applicable and creating democratic governments to handle state business |
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| role of national government |
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| The national government is responsible for upholding their responsibilities as dictated by the Constitution while allowing states to maintain their own sovereignty |
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| Powers specifically listed in the Constitution like those found in Article I section 8. |
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| Powers that are not clearly stated in the Constitution, but are necessary to carry out the expressed powers |
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| Powers that can be used by national and state governments like the power to tax, issue licenses, and regulate businesses |
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| Powers clearly prohibited by the Constitution such as the ones found in article I section 9 |
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| Clause found in Article 6 of the Constitution that establishes the National Government as the "supreme law of the land." |
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| Article that clearly establishes the national government as the supreme law of the United States |
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| Phrase found in Article VI of the Constitution, sometimes referred to as the "supremacy clause" that clearly establishes the national government as the most powerful level of government |
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| Refers to the time period an elected official is allowed to serve |
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| Instead of voting on laws directly, the citizens choose politicians to vote on bills for them |
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| Things only the House of Representatives can do, such as: introduce bills that deal with money and pass articles of impeachment |
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| Things only the Senate can do, such as: try public officials for impeachment and approve treaties |
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| The president's job as the leader of the armed forces |
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| The president's role that he serves in ensuring that laws are appropriately enforced |
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| Presidential role served by the President when he announces the priority of laws and policies for the country |
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| Presidential role served as the President serves on panels and international groups representing the United States' interest |
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| Presidential role served when the President conducts opening ceremonies or welcome's foreign dignitaries |
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| Presidential role served when the president makes decisions and promotes positions related to interactions with other countries |
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| Presidential role served when the president is trying to gather votes and promote legislation by keeping his party together |
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| Refers to the types of cases a court may hear |
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| Courts responsible for hearing cases that involve national laws or constitutional violations |
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| Courts responsible for hearing cases involving violations of state laws |
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| Prominent early Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that was responsible for writing key opinions like Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland |
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| establishment of Supreme Court |
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| In the case of Marbury v. Madison the Supreme Court decided that it had the power to decide exactly what the law meant and this set up the court as a co-equal branch of government |
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| Supreme Court case that established the court as a co-equal branch of government |
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| how Supreme Court decides cases |
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| The Supreme Court gets cases on appeal from lower courts and will hear and make decisions typically only when there are significant Constitutional issues |
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