1. Constitution
Vocabulary

2. Powers Reserved Powers (STATES)
powers that the Constitution does not give to the national government that are kept by the states
Concurrent Powers(SHARED)
Powers Shared by both the Federal and State Governments

3. Other Powers
Enumerated or Delegated Powers(FEDERAL OR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT)
These are the powers of Congress specifically outlined in the Constitution
Elastic clause Congress shall have the Power... To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. This has been also called the "necessary and proper clause.“
Congress can pass laws which enable it to carry out its powers.

5. Legal Terms quorum writ of habeas corpus
minimum number of members present - needed to do official business
Precedent
An example for future courts or people to follow.
writ of habeas corpus
legal order to present a jailed person in front of a judge to be charged with a crime or released from jail

6. More Legal Terms bill of attainder
law that condemns a person without a trial in court
ex post facto law
law that would make an act a criminal offense AFTER it was committed

7. Taking Sides Anti-federalists
those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution and a stronger National Government
Federalists
Those who support ratification of the Constitution and want a stronger National Government.

8. Other Words ratification – formal approval
veto – NO – the president refuses to sign a bill into law
extradition – return of the accused to the state where the crime took place
impeachment – formal accusal of wrongdoing of a public office
suffrage – right to vote

9. Interpretation of the Constitution
Loose Constructionist
Broadly interprets the Constitution and infers powers.
Increases the power of the Federal Government
Alexander Hamilton
Strict Constructionist
Wants to limit the power of the federal Government to those powers explicitly stated in the Constitution
Thomas Jefferson

11. Presidential Cabinet Cabinet A group of advisors to the president
Order of Secession
Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President Pro-Tempore, Cabinet members in order of creation