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1. Popular Soverignty
- the government created by the people and they have power over it (give it authority and legitimacy)
- in preamble
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2. Federalism
- The split of powers- authority shared between a central gov't and state
- In Article 1, section 8,9,10; Ammendment X
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3. Separation of Powers
- There are 3 different branches of government- constitutional authority is shared by these (different powers on different things)
- in Article 1 (Legis.), 2 (Exec.), & 3 (Jud.)
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4. Checks and Balances
- The branches have certain powers to make sure the other branches are doing things correctly (1 can block some acts of the other 2 branches)
- in Article 1,2,3
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Limited Government
- The gov't can only do what specifically is written in the constitution
- in Ammendment X, IX
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Judicial Review
- The courts can declare acts unconstitutional which makes them void.
- in NOWHERE- created in Marbury vs. Madison
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Executive Checks on Legislative
- veto bills
- can call special sessions of congress
- can suggest bills & laws
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Legislative Checks on Executive
- override presidential vetos
- impeachment power
- approve (or not) declarations of war
- approve (or not) treaties
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Judicial Checks on Executive
- declare executive orders unconstitutional
- Chief Justice presides at impeachment hearings
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Executive Checks on Judicial
- nominate judges
- grant pardons
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Legislative Checks on Judicial
- change the number of courts and the jurisdiction
- impeachment powers
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Judicial Checks on Legislative
Declare laws unconstitutional
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Powers in Constitution: Expressed Powers
- Powers stated in the constitution
- Ex.- coin money, declare war
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Powers in Constitution: Implied Powers
- Not specifically listed in the Constitution
- Ex.- create national bank, create IRS to collect taxes, building highways
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Powers in Constitution: Inherent Powers
- Powers historically recognized as naturally belonging to all govts that conduct the business of a soverign nation
- Ex.- conduct foreign affairs, acquire new land
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Powers in Constitution: Reserved Powers
- Powers reserved for the states, not in the constitution
- Ex.- Set speed limits, set marriage laws
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Powers in Constitution: Concurrent Powers
- a power held by the national govt & the state govts at the same time
- Ex.- tax, extablish courts, enforce laws
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Articles of the Constitution info: Article I
Legislative Branch
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Articles of the Constitution info: Article II
Executive Branch
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Articles of the Constitution info: Article III
Judicial Branch
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Articles of the Constitution info: Article IV
Full Faith and Credit Clause, priveleges and immunities, new states, Republican govt
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Articles of the Constitution info: Article V
Ammending the constitution
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Articles of the Constitution info: Article VI
Supremacy of national govt
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Articles of the Constitution info: Article VII
Ratification
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Articles of the Constitution info: sentence to help memorize them
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