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What is the Elastic Clause?
What is the Elastic Clause?
What are Checks and Balances?
What are Checks and Balances?
Limits imposed on branches of government
What is an Amendment?
What is an Amendment?
An addition to the Constitution
What does the Preamble serve as?
What does the Preamble serve as?
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What are the Articles of Confederation?
What are the Articles of Confederation?
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What does the Legislative branch do?
What does the Legislative branch do?
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What does it mean to Veto?
What does it mean to Veto?
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What is the Bill of Rights?
What is the Bill of Rights?
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What is Impeachment?
What is Impeachment?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in U.S. Government
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Elastic Clause: Located in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, it permits Congress to enact laws deemed "necessary and proper" for fulfilling its powers.
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Checks and Balances: A system designed to prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power, ensuring each branch can limit the powers of the others.
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Amendment: An official change or addition to the Constitution, allowing for updates and modifications to the foundational legal document.
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Preamble: The introductory section of the Constitution that outlines the purpose and guiding principles of the document.
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Articles of Confederation: The initial Constitution governing the 13 states, which established a confederation but ultimately proved ineffective in providing a strong federal framework.
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Legislative Branch: The branch of government responsible for creating laws, primarily composed of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate).
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Veto: The power held by the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, effectively canceling the proposed legislation.
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Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the Constitution that enumerate the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals.
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Impeachment: A formal process through which public officials can be charged with misconduct while in office, leading to potential removal from position.
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Test your knowledge of key concepts related to the U.S. Constitution with these flashcards. Discover terms like the Elastic Clause, Checks and Balances, and more through concise definitions. Perfect for students studying American government or preparing for a civics exam.
