The key features of the US Constitution (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

Powers restricted by law through a constitution

Protect individual liberties & prevent tyranny

First ten amendments to the Constitution

Reserves powers to states/people, reinforces federalism

Executive, legislative, and judicial

Freedom of speech, religion, & press; prevents govt censorship

Courts can declare laws/actions unconstitutional

1995; struck down federal law exceeding Commerce Clause

1973; protected right to choose under privacy

2022; overturned Roe v. Wade

Commerce Clause & authority to mandate health insurance

Right to bear arms, limits federal gun control laws

Federal vs state authority, executive power, civil liberties