WGU c181 OA study guide

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WGU c181 OA study guide checks and balancesAns- each branch has a power to say no to the other 2 branches. balancing out all 3 branches so 1 doesn't become more powerful central ideas of f... ederalist paper 51Ans- that separation of powers and checks and balances will prevent mob-rule. if powers distributed even between 3 branches BiacameralAns- having two branches or chambers in the legislative branch enumerated powersAns- Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war. Necessary and Proper Clause/Elastic ClauseAns- Constitutional clause that gives congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper" for executing its powers FederalismAns- a form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states( each state has different rules they have to follow but then there are more rules that the whole country has to follow) Federalist Paper #10Ans- No faction (group with a common political purpose) or interest group can control or take over power. The 3 branches of government make sure that does not happen judical reviewAns- the right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971)Ans- 1971 must not discourage or advance religion and does not entangle the government with religion. Citizens United v. Federal Election CommissionAns- ruled that individuals, corporations, and unions could donate unlimited amounts of money to groups that make independent [Show More]

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