Chapter 3: The Consitution

3. Any law or government action that is found to violate a part of the Constitution.
7. of powers The principle that states that the duties of governing are divided among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
11. A group of advisers consisting of the heads of the executive departments.
12. The principle that states that the powers of government are distributed between the national government and state governments.
15. of Law The concept that every member of society, including the ruler of government, must obey the law and is never above it.
16. To cancel or revoke by a legislative act.

1. Sovereignty The concept that government gets its authority from the people and that ultimate political power remains with the people.
2. and balances Refers to the system that gives each branch of government the power to change or cancel acts of another branch.
4. A majority - such as three-fifths, two-thirds, or three-fourths - that is larger than a simple majority.
5. Inability to govern effectively due to Separation of Powers.
6. Party An organized group that seeks to win elections in order to influence the activities of government.
8. Government The principle that states that the powers and functions of government are restricted by the United States Constitution and other laws.
9. Review Power to determine whether the actions of the legislative and executive branches of government are constitutional.
10. To reject
13. agreements Agreements or compacts with foreign leaders or foreign governments - even though the power is found nowhere in the Constitution's text.
14. College The body of 538 people elected from the 50 states and the District of Columbia.