1.3 - "Constitutional Principles" Vocab

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Principle of US Gov’t: People = source of power; Gov’t exists w/ consent of People.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Key principle of governance:

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Popular Sovereignty

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The idea of _________ divides the US Gov’t into 3 equal branches.

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Separation of Powers

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System of overlapping powers of Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches to check each other

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Checks & Balances

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Checks & Balances

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Correct Answer: Checks & Balances

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Power of a court to determine constitutionality of Gov’t action

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Judicial Review

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What is the power of the courts to review laws?

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Judicial Review

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The “Stop & Frisk” Law in NY was declared ___________.

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Unconstitutional

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What is the term for something that is not in accordance with the Constitution?

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Unconstitutional

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System of Gov’t where a Constitution divides power between national & regional Gov’ts

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Federalism