Constitutional principles, branches of government, and key Supreme Court cases.
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- What is separation of powers?
- The division of government authority among executive, legislative, and judicial branches
- What is checks and balances?
- The system allowing each branch to limit the powers of the other branches
- Define federalism
- Power is divided between a national government and state governments
- What is popular sovereignty?
- Government authority comes from the consent of the governed
- What is limited government?
- Government power is restricted by law and cannot be arbitrary
- Define republicanism
- A system where power rests with citizens and their elected representatives
- What is due process?
- The right to fair legal procedures and protection against arbitrary government action
- What does the Equal Protection Clause require?
- States cannot deny any person equal protection of the laws
- What does the Commerce Clause allow Congress to do?
- Regulate interstate and international trade
- What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
- Allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers
- What does the Supremacy Clause establish?
- The US Constitution and federal law are the supreme law of the land
- Distinguish enumerated and implied powers
- Enumerated powers are specifically listed in the Constitution; implied powers are necessary to carry out enumerated powers
- How many senators does each state have?
- Two
- How is House representation determined?
- By state population based on the decennial census
- What are the minimum qualifications for a House member?
- Citizen, at least 25 years old, resident of the state for 7 years