Chapter 3.1 and 3.2

Federalism

A system of government in which a written Constitution divides power between a central, or national, government and several regional governments.

Marbury vs. Madison

Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court formed the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Constitution.

How are amendments proposed?

The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.

How are amendments ratified?

The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.

Judicial Review

The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a government action.