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Separation of Powers was the basis for the philosophy of this Enlightened thinker
Montesquieu
At both the state and federal level, a bill must be approved by this house if it’s first approved by the house of representatives
Senate
Collection of taxes is this type of power
Concurrent Power (held by both state and federal governments)
What is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution
3/4ths of the states have to ratify an amendment
The US Constitution and the Florida Constitution both guarantee these rights
Individual Freedoms
Regulating police is the job of which 2 LEVELS of government
State and Local
The U.S. Constitution created three branches. How many branches did the Articles of Confederation provide?
one
The Supreme Court belongs to this BRANCH of government
Judicial Branch
This group supported the protection of fundamental rights and refused to sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
Antifederalists
Changing the number of federal courts is a way the Legislative Branch can check which other branch.
Judicial Branch
Division of power shared between the federal and state governments
Federalism
The division of power between state and federal government was the main disagreement between these two groups
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Original plan of union for the 13 colonies
Articles of Confederation
Rule of law, separation of power, and checks and balances all limit the power of this
Federal Government
This part of government most directly reflects the opinion of the people
House of Representatives
The debate over state representation in national government at the Constitutional Convention was settled by creating this type of system
Bi-Cameral Legislature
More than any other cabinet member, this cabinet member deals with foreign diplomacy (John Kerry currently holds the position)
Secretary of State
Definition of a primary source
Document, speech, or other sort of evidence written, created or otherwise produced during the time under study
Difference between a federal and unitary system
Federal system= shared powers Unitary system= delegated powers
The Supreme Court finding a law unconstitutional is an example of this
Judicial Review
Main “check” of the Executive Branch on the Legislative Branch
Veto
Main “check” of Legislative Branch of Executive and Judicial Branches
Impeachment
A rule issued by a president having the force of law that is used to check the power of the legislative branch
Executive Order
Phrase in the U.S. Constitution Preamble that shows power comes from the constitutents
“We the People”
People represented by members of a lawmaking body
Constitutents