The constitutional framework (powers) of the US branches of government. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Nickname for Nec. & Proper Clause
Nickname for Nec. & Proper Clause
Elastic clause
Implied powers definition
Implied powers definition
Powers not explicit in Constitution, inferred from Nec. & Proper Clause
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) outcome
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) outcome
Upheld implied powers & national bank constitutionality
Concurrent powers
Concurrent powers
Powers shared between federal & state governments
10th Amendment reserves powers to
10th Amendment reserves powers to
States or the people
Supremacy Clause establishes
Supremacy Clause establishes
Constitution & federal law as supreme law
Vote to override presidential veto
Vote to override presidential veto
2/3 majority in both House & Senate
Commander-in-Chief power
Commander-in-Chief power
Direct control over military operations
Executive orders
Executive orders
Pres. directives w/ law force, no Congress approval needed
Senate vote to ratify treaties
Senate vote to ratify treaties
2/3 vote
Judicial review
Judicial review
Power to declare laws/actions unconstitutional
Case establishing judicial review (1803)
Case establishing judicial review (1803)
Marbury v. Madison
Living Constitution theory
Living Constitution theory
Constitution as dynamic document evolving w/ society
Textualism
Textualism
Interpreting Constitution by plain meaning of words
Originalism
Originalism
Interpreting by framers' & ratifiers' understanding