Week 17 Vocabulary Constitution

Front

What does Article VI of the Constitution state about laws and treaties?

Back

The "supreme law of the land" is referred to as the Supremacy Clause.

Front

Powers listed in the Constitution and solely for the federal government

Back

Delegated Powers (Enumerated Powers)

Front

Powers for the states

Back

Reserved Powers

Front

Powers that are shared between state and federal governments

Back

Concurrent Powers

Front

government action must
follow certain procedures before they may
deprive a person of a protected life, liberty, or
property interest.

Back

Due Process

Front

an obligation or willingness
to accept responsibility or to account for one's
actions.

Back

Accountability

Front

Transparency promotes accountability and provides information for citizens about what their Government is doing.

Back

Transparency of Institutions

Front

An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.

Back

Accountability