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Details Title: The Constitution at Work Description: Chapter 8, Sections 1-5 Total Flash Cards: 22 Created: 12/15/2006 18:35:54	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Preamble Definition The opening statement (of the Constitution) Term Federal Definition National Term Justice Definition Fairness Term Domestic Tranquillity Definition Peace at home Term General Welfare Definition Well-being of all the people Term Liberty Definition The freedom to live as you please Term Bill of Rights Definition The first 10 amendments to the Constitution- lists the basic rights and freedoms that the government may not take away Term Popular Sovereignty Definition The people hold the final authority in government Term Representative Government Definition A society where people indirectly elec public officials to make laws and decisions for them Term Bills Definition Proposed laws Term Vetoing Definition Rejecting Term Unconstitutional Definition Not permitted by the Constitution Term Overriding Definition Setting aside (a Presidential veto) Term Amendments Definition Formal written changes to the Constitution Term First Amendment Definition Protects you right to worship and speak freely and to hold peaceful meetings Term Fourth Amendment Definition Protects you from "unreasonable" search and seizure of your home and property Term Sixth Amendment Definition Guarantees you the right to a trial by jury Term Elastic Clause Definition Gives Congress the power to make all laws that shall be "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers of the national government Term Commerce Clause Definition Gives Congress the power to "regulate" trade with other nations and between the states Term Precedent Definition Example (For later Presidents) Term Cabinet Definition Group of close advisers Term Judicial Review Definition The Supreme Court can decided whether acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are unconstitutional