Intro to Law Vocab Part 1

Front

Main role of the Executive branch?

Back

Enforce the law

Front

Division of power between federal and state governments?

Back

Federalism

Front

The ______ ________ states that the Constitution is the Supreme law of the land.

Back

Supremacy Clause

Front

3 Branches of Government:

Back

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

American Law is based on?

Back

English Common Law

Front

Powers held by both National and state governments?

Back

Concurrent Powers

Front

Main role of the judicial branch?

Back

Interpret the law

Front

Common Law Doctrine of following precedent?

Back

Stare Decisis

Front

States hold ______ ______ to regulate safety, health, and welfare.

Back

Police Powers

Front

Main role of Legislative branch?

Back

Make the laws