Chapter 3 Gov

the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government

used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Amendment Process

Established judicial review

power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

a form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states

first 10 amendments that outlines basic rights that all citizens have

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

Right to bear arms

No quartering of soldiers

Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

Criminal Proceedings, Due Process, Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy, Protection from Self incrimination

Right to a speedy trial

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

No cruel or unusual punishment

Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution

Powers not given to federal government go to people and States, for anti-federalists

A group of advisers to the president

Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution

powers directly stated in the constitution

Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress to carry out its functions

Powers given to the state government alone

powers that can be exercised by the national government alone

powers shared by the national and state governments

Constitution is the supreme law of the land, federal law is supreme over state law

American jurist and politician who served as the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1801-1835) and helped establish the practice of judicial review, appointed by John Adams

the majority view or faction will always win

get rid of factions and eventually liberty

limit factions since more people in a democracy means more factions, opinions, and representation

James Madison

Separation of powers/checks and balances protects against tyranny by james madison

the judicial branch is least dangerous and establishes judicial review

alexander hamilton

Congress has the power to admit new states to the Union

Declare war, regulate banks, negotiate treaties, interstate commerce

taxes, borrow money, establish courts, police force

public schools, license drivers, ratify amendments, exercise non-federal and non-restricted powers in the constitution