Principles Of The Constitution

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Preamble

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The first part of the Constitution. Establishes that the federal government gains its its power from the people, not the states.

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Article I

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An article which describes the powers and limits that congress has. Establishes the bicameral legislature.

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Article II

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An article which establishes the executive branch of the federal government.

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Enumerated Powers

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Those powers of the national government that are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution

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Delegated Powers

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Powers granted to the national government rather than to the states under the U.S. Constitution

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First Ten Amendments

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Also known as the Bill of Rights, these guarantee the basic rights of the people.

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Federalism

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A political system in which power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers shared by the federal and state governments under the U.S. Constitution

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Reserved Powers

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Powers kept by the states under the U.S. Constitution

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Checks and Balances

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A system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches

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Impeach

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A formal charge of wrongdoing against tge president or other public official; the first step in removal from office

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Implied Powers

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Powers not specifically listed in the constitution, but can be easily be claimed as part of its governing responsibility

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Due Process

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The principle that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures and safeguards.

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Supremacy Clause

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Establishes that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

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Habeas Corpus

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The right of accused persons to be brought before a judge to hear the charges against them.

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Article III

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An article that establishes the judical branch of the federal government

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Full Faith and Credit

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Addresses that the states must respect the judicial proceedings of any other state

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Judicial Review

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The power of the courts to declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional

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Article V

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An article that states the 2/3 vote is required to add an amendment to the constitution.

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Privileges and Immunities

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States cannot discriminate against any other state