https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc (SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW ALL) Vocab terms, an explanation of the term in its historical context, & an image. en-us 2021-08-09 16:07:44 UTC 2021-08-11 05:09:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3db.png 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1673070436 A preamble is an introduction explaining the purpose of a document, typically a legal document. The Preamble to the Constitution begins with the phrase, "We the people," to announce that the Constitution's authority is based on the people themselves.]]> 2021-08-09 16:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1673070436 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674270807 The act of charging an official with an offense committed while in office. Only the House of Representatives can vote to impeach or accuse an official of committing what the Constitution calls "Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors." However, only the Senate can convict. ]]> 2021-08-10 15:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674270807 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272001 A system in which judges cannot be removed or have their salaries reduced for making unpopular decisions.]]> 2021-08-10 15:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272001 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272271 A previous case or legal decision that may be or (binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases. For example, in the photo it states Washington's precedents.]]> 2021-08-10 15:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272271 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272633 A key authority exercised by the Supreme Court is judicial review, the power to review an action of the legislative or executive branch and declare it unconstitutional.]]> 2021-08-10 15:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272633 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272835 The Constitution establishes a federal system that balances national and state powers, but it grants controlling authority to the national government in its supremacy clause.]]> 2021-08-10 15:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674272835 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273061 The transfer of authority by one of the three branches of government to another branch or to an independent agency.]]> 2021-08-10 15:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273061 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273265 Special interest groups are organizations whose members share a specific interest or concern and want to influence policymaking, people mainly join to make their feelings known to the government.]]> 2021-08-10 15:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273265 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273516 The Constitution is the supreme legal document of the United States. It consists of three parts: the Preamble, the Articles, and the amendments.]]> 2021-08-10 15:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273516 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273756 The first three articles establish the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. A system of checks and balances ensures that powers are distributed among the branches.]]> 2021-08-10 15:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273756 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273967 The main function of this branch of government is to enact laws. Congress consists of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The elastic clause of the Constitution gives Congress the flexibility it needs to carry out its duties.]]> 2021-08-10 15:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674273967 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274165 The main task of this branch is to enforce the laws. The president is the chief executive, or head of the executive branch. This branch also includes many other executive officials, departments, and agencies.]]> 2021-08-10 15:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274165 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274376 The federal judiciary is made up of the Supreme Court and many lower courts across the country. These courts interpret and apply laws in cases that come before them. The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to judge whether acts of Congress are constitutional.]]> 2021-08-10 15:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274376 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274566 As a "living document," the Constitution can be amended. The first 10 amendments make up the Bill of Rights. Seventeen more amendments have been added over the years.]]> 2021-08-10 15:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274566 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274930 Citizens can participate in government in many ways. They can vote, join political parties, run for office, and exert political influence through public meetings, interest groups, and other means.]]> 2021-08-10 15:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674274930 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674330153 To balance the powers of small and large states, congress are set up as branch of legislature. The two chambers are the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Congress can coin and regulate money, collect taxes, maintain an army and navy, declare war, pay government debts, and regulate foreign trade.]]> 2021-08-10 16:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674330153 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674333016 It is called an elastic clause because it gives Congress flexibility to fulfill its duties. Some people, however, think that Congress sometimes "stretches" its powers too far.

]]> 2021-08-10 16:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674333016 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674335372 The Supreme Court (members) and lower federal courts make up the federal judiciary, or federal court system.]]> 2021-08-10 16:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674335372 1588718 https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674335989 As chief executive, or president, they are the head of the largest branch of the federal government. Under the Constitution, the president and the rest of the executive branch must "Take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed."]]> 2021-08-10 16:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1588718/icjkeuy4qp0wsqdc/wish/1674335989