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rule of law -  the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced

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rule of law -  the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced

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Everyone is subjected to rule of law.

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Supremacy Clause - establishes the Constitution and federal laws as the “supreme Law of the Land,” above state laws.

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Supremacy Clause - establishes the Constitution and federal laws as the “supreme Law of the Land,” above state laws.

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Relying on the Supremacy Clause, the Court found the Virginia statute invalid.

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Writ of habeus corpus - the requirement that an arrested person be brought before a judge or court before being detained or imprisoned

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Writ of habeus corpus - the requirement that an arrested person be brought before a judge or court before being detained or imprisoned

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Because of the writ of habeus corpus, the criminal is brought before the judge.

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full faith and credit clause - full borrowing power of a government that pledges to fulfill its payment obligations in a timely manner

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full faith and credit clause - full borrowing power of a government that pledges to fulfill its payment obligations in a timely manner

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it is hard to put full faith and credit clause in a sentence

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implied powers -  political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution

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implied powers -  political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution

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These implied powers are necessary for the function of any given governing body

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expressed powers -  the powers that the Constitution, quite literally, expresses for the different branches of government

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expressed powers -  the powers that the Constitution, quite literally, expresses for the different branches of government

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For example, expressed powers dictate the powers of Congress in more detail

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reserved powers - a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority.

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reserved powers - a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority.

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The power remains as one of the reserve powers of the monarch

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concurrent powers - powers in nations with a federal system of government that are shared by both the State and the federal government

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concurrent powers - powers in nations with a federal system of government that are shared by both the State and the federal government

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taxation and borrowing money are examples

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impeach - to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office

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impeach - to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office

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Donald Trump was almost impeached.

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cloture - to close (a debate) by cloture

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cloture - to close (a debate) by cloture

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sometimes the House needs to cloture so they can kill a bill.

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filibuster - the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.

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filibuster - the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.

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Some politicians will use a filibuster to stall.

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conference committee - a joint committee that is appointed to hold a conference on differing versions of a bill

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conference committee - a joint committee that is appointed to hold a conference on differing versions of a bill

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the bill was passed to the conference committee

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constituent - having power to frame or alter a political constitution or fundamental law, as distinguished from lawmaking power

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constituent - having power to frame or alter a political constitution or fundamental law, as distinguished from lawmaking power

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a constituent assembly.

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standing committee - permanent legislative panels established by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules

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standing committee - permanent legislative panels established by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules

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The standing committee is a permanent committee

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veto - the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc.

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veto - the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc.

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The president has the power to veto.

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jurisdiction - the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.

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jurisdiction - the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.

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He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area.

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appeal - a formal question as to the correctness of a ruling by a presiding officer.

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appeal - a formal question as to the correctness of a ruling by a presiding officer.

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There is no absolute right of appeal for all decisions rendered by a lower court or administrative agency

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due process - the regular administration of the law, according to which no individual may be denied his or her legal rights and all laws must conform to fundamental, accepted legal principles, as the right of the accused to confront his or her accusers.

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due process - the regular administration of the law, according to which no individual may be denied his or her legal rights and all laws must conform to fundamental, accepted legal principles, as the right of the accused to confront his or her accusers.

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An example of due process is the use of eminent domain

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recidivism - repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime.

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recidivism - repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime.

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One good way to reduce recidivism is to maintain family contact

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retribution - requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil

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retribution - requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil

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Out of fear of retribution, he prefers to remain anonymous.

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restitution - the restoration of property or rights previously taken away, conveyed, or surrendered

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restitution - the restoration of property or rights previously taken away, conveyed, or surrendered

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The victims are demanding full restitution

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incapacitation - the state of not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function

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incapacitation - the state of not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function

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The prisoners were incapacitated

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deterrence - discourage members of society from committing criminal acts out of fear of punishment

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deterrence - discourage members of society from committing criminal acts out of fear of punishment

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We felt we had created deterrence with the actions we took

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precedent - any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations

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precedent - any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations

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The judgment set a new precedent

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plea bargain - an agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant whereby the defendant is allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge rather than risk conviction for a graver crime in order to avoid a protracted trial or to win the defendant's cooperation as a witness

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plea bargain - an agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant whereby the defendant is allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge rather than risk conviction for a graver crime in order to avoid a protracted trial or to win the defendant's cooperation as a witness

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He reached a plea bargain with the authorities

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bail - property or money given as surety that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time

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bail - property or money given as surety that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time

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He was released on bail

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extradition - the procedure by which a state or nation, upon receipt of a formal request by another state or nation, turns over to that second jurisdiction an individual charged with or convicted of a crime in that jurisdiction

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extradition - the procedure by which a state or nation, upon receipt of a formal request by another state or nation, turns over to that second jurisdiction an individual charged with or convicted of a crime in that jurisdiction

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It won't be easy for them to escape extradition

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constitutionally - the quality of being constitutional

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constitutionally - the quality of being constitutional

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The president is constitutionally prohibited from serving more than two terms in office

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propose - to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc

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propose - to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc

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He proposed to the office that Jimmy should be a senate member.

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ratify - to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction

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ratify - to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction

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to ratify a constitutional amendment.