First 10 amendments to the Constitution that guarantees American citizens their individual rights like freedom of speech, due process and right to speedy trial
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People
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who the government receives the power to rule from
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Excessive Bail
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If your crime is stealing bread millions of dollars would be considered excessive.
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Double Jeopardy
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Person can't be tried twice for the same crime
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Elastic Clause
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The section in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to pass laws that are "necessary and proper" to fulfill its other duties
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House of Representatives
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part of Congress which is called the lower house. Representation is based on population (total of 435 members of Congress)
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Ratification
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process by which members can approve laws and amendments to the Constitution
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Supreme Court
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can declare a law or action unconstitutional (checks the President and Congress) Settles disputes and arguments between states and the federal government
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Warrant
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4th Amendment says police must have this to search your property
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Reserved Powers
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Powers given to the state to deal with local issues
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Delegated Powers
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Powers given to the federal government ( specific jobs to deal with National issues)
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Judicial Review
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Most important job of the Supreme Court
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Concurrent Powers
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Powers given to both state and national governments
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Voting Rights
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Must be 18 years old or older and a citizen of the United States
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Preamble
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The introduction that expresses the goals or principles of the Constitution
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Living Document
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Constitution can change with time for example by amendments, Elastic Clause and Supreme Court decisions.
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Bicameral
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Legislative branch is set up with two houses of Congress: The Senate (upper house equal representation (2) total 100 Senators) and House of Representatives.
