Civics Flashcards
judicial branch
interprets laws - supreme court
Executive Branch
enforces laws (president)
seperation of powers
govt's power is divided among 3 branches; Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
limited power
limits the actions of the government by listing the powers they do not have
Veto
rejection of a bill
Amendment
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
Fedralism
the division of powers between the states and the federal government
implied powers
Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution
enumerated powers
The powers explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution.
House of Representatives
435 members- official is most reactive, or accountable to the people based on the number of years in office.
House and Senate
What are the two houses of Congress?
Direct Democracy
Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.
Madison vs. Marbury 1803
established the principle of judicial review
1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
No quartering of soldiers
4th Amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment
Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial
7th Amendment
Right to jury in civil trials.
8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
9th Amendment
Unenumerated Rights
10th Amendment
Powers Reserved to the States
13th Amendment (1865)
abolished slavery
14th Amendment
1) Citizenship for African Americans, 2) Repeal of 3/5 Compromise, 3) Denial of former confederate officials from holding national or state office, 4) Repudiate (reject) confederate debts
15th Amendment (1870)
States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race.