Vocabulary
Popular Sovereignty- The government would take a poll for each of the countries to declare if they wanted to have slaves there or not
Federalism- A system of government where there is one strong, central controlling authority, or the principles of a political party called the Federalists.
Separation of Powers- The constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in any person or institution.
Checks and Balances- Counter balancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated
Judicial Review- The Supreme Court reviews the constitutional validity of an act.
Limited Government- Stating that a government's power over its citizens has limitations.
Bill of Attainder- A legislative act that imposes punishment without a trial.
Elastic Clause-granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper
Supremacy Clause- The constitution is the ultimate law in the United States. Nothing can conflict with the constitution.
Writ of Habeas Corpus- a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge.
Ex Post Facto- Is a retroactive law. It is Latin for after the fact. It is a law that applies to crimes that took place before they were committed.
Due Process- Stating that all laws made furthering the Constitution.
Expressed Powers- Powers that Congress has that are specifically listed in the Constitution.
Implied Powers- Describes the power that is not expressed in the Constitution but is implied.
Full Faith and Credit- It's a clause in the U.S. Constitution which says that every state must recognize and respect the laws and judgments of other states.
Privileges and Immunities- the Constitution states that "the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states.
Extradition- To give up a criminal to another state or nation at its request.
Republic- A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them.
Federalism- A system of government where there is one strong, central controlling authority, or the principles of a political party called the Federalists.
Separation of Powers- The constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in any person or institution.
Checks and Balances- Counter balancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated
Judicial Review- The Supreme Court reviews the constitutional validity of an act.
Limited Government- Stating that a government's power over its citizens has limitations.
Bill of Attainder- A legislative act that imposes punishment without a trial.
Elastic Clause-granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper
Supremacy Clause- The constitution is the ultimate law in the United States. Nothing can conflict with the constitution.
Writ of Habeas Corpus- a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge.
Ex Post Facto- Is a retroactive law. It is Latin for after the fact. It is a law that applies to crimes that took place before they were committed.
Due Process- Stating that all laws made furthering the Constitution.
Expressed Powers- Powers that Congress has that are specifically listed in the Constitution.
Implied Powers- Describes the power that is not expressed in the Constitution but is implied.
Full Faith and Credit- It's a clause in the U.S. Constitution which says that every state must recognize and respect the laws and judgments of other states.
Privileges and Immunities- the Constitution states that "the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states.
Extradition- To give up a criminal to another state or nation at its request.
Republic- A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them.