social studies
what is congress?
is legislative branch /Senate/house of representatives
what is the import of Mulberry and Madison
judicial review
how can a decision of Supreme Court be changed?
Constitution of Amendments
define simple majority
One more Than half
what is the Bill of Rights?
1791 first 10 amendment protected basic rights of liberties
what are the five protected by the first Rights amendments?
One freedom, two speech three press for assemble five right to petition
when can a citizen first amendments rights be limited?
restrictions rights can be limited when they infringe on rights cannot create danger
define federalism
Sharing of power between federal and state governments
what are delegated/enumerated powers examples
One regulate two raise support arm forces, three declare war, four coin print money, five regular immigration
what are reserved powers examples
One public schools, two local government, three licensing professional workers for ratify constitution of amendments five driving license
what are concurrent powers examples
One collect taxes to make enforce laws three borrow money for establish maintain courts
explain separation of powers
prevent any branch of part of the government from going too much power
examples of checks and balances
legislative and executive branches
Executive over legislative
Has power to veto
legislative over executive
can override a presidential veto
judicial over legislative
Judicial review
judicial over executive
Judicial review
legislative over judicial
Can propose amendments to override judicial decisions
how is the constitution a living document? Examples
It can be changed and new form of technology
what is unwritten constitution? Examples
1 Cabinet 2 Political parties 3 Committee system
define elastic clause
Congress can make all laws