USHC Unit 2 Vocab

If something violates or goes against the Constitution, it is ________________

Idea that states can ignore federal laws if they believe federal laws are unconstitutional

Court uses past decisions to make rulings on law because there's no written law- open to debate

Written by Hamilton, Madison, Jay to try and convince NY legislature to ratify US Constitution

Power divided among more than 1 branch of govt- prevents other branches from being too powerful

Chief executive of the USA. Commander-in-chief.

Federal laws are upheld if there is a state law that conflicts

Leader= Jefferson. Formed from Anti-Federalist Party. Agriculture interests over business

SCOTUS case ruled fed. govt. can use "implied powers" if something is not stated in Constitution

1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution- civil rights protections

Branch responsible for making laws

Established residency guidelines, allowed arrest of sus foreigners, restrictions on free speech

This rebellion showed the nation the flaws within the Articles of Confederation

System where power is shared between more than one level of government

Branch responsible for enforcing laws

Body of national laws for the U.S. Provides framework for government

Compromise that set up legislature. 1 house based on population, 1 house= 2 senators per state

Leader of Anti-Federalists/Dem-Reps. Author of DOI. Sec. of State for Washington. 3rd POTUS

Commander of US Continental Army. 1st POTUS

Plan @ Constitutional Convention. Bicameral legislature. Both houses based on state population

Compromise @ Constitutional Convention. Slaves would count 3/5 of person in terms of population

Secretary of Treasury for Washington. Federalist Party leader.

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court- wrote majority opinion in Marbury v. Madison

Branch of government responsible for interpreting law & making sure laws administered properly

House in Congress that is based on state population to determine the amount of representatives

Fed govt has authority to take actions not specifically stated in Constitution if necessary

Strong central govt. Loose interpretation-Hamilton. Favored business interests over agriculture

Form of government. People rule by voting or voicing their opinions

Court case that established Supreme Court authority of judicial review

Power of the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress or Executive Branch as unconstitutional

System where branches of government have ways to check the power of other branches

Slave trade would continue for 20 years- Congress will impose regulations after that time

Rebellion that happened under Constitution & 1st test to new govt.; fed. govt able to enforce laws & maintain security

1st government of USA. Failed b/c national govt didn't have enough power, states had too much

Strong state govt. Strict interpretation-Jefferson. Favored agriculture over business interests

Plan @ Constitutional Convention. Unicameral legislature. One state, one vote.

Stated if states found federal law unconstitutional, states didn't have to enforce federal laws

Form of govt. People elect representatives to vote on matters, pass laws, set public policy

House in Congress where each state has two representatives regardless of population

Federal government can only do what Constitution specifically says