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In American political discourse, states rights refers to political powers reserved for the state governments rather than the federal government according to the United States Constitution, reflecting especially the enumerated powers of Congress and the Tenth Amendment (Wikipedia.com) DN216 FTW
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In the American system of government who has the power?
The United States having as complex a government as it has, the people have the power through their representatives but no one holds more power than the Constitution.
What theory holds that a nations power depends on trade?
Mercantilism.
What do the 7 principals of the US Constitution represent?
After researching, I could not answer this question any better than a previous Wiki Answer.The 7 principles of the US constitution are :Popular Sovereignty - People are the source of the governmentsSeparation of Powers - Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.Checks and Balances - Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branchesLimited Government - The constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have.Republicanism - The people pick their political representativesFederalism - In this government system, power is divided between national and state governmentsIndividual Rights - Basic liberties and rights all the citizens are guaranteed in the bill of rightsRead more: 7_principles_of_the_constitution
Who is commander in chief for the executive branch?
That, my friend, would be the President of the United States. At the moment, George W. Bush holds that position.
Which enlightenment philosophers greatly influenced the US Constitution?
John Locke was an extremely influential 18th century philosopher and was greatly admired by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Voltaire once praised him as â??the man of the greatest wisdom. What he has not seen clearly, I despair of ever seeing.â??
Which theory of incorporation under the Fourteenth Amendment holds that the actual application of the bill of rights to the states has happen on a case by case basis?
Partial incorporation
Features of 'unitary' theory?
The unitary theory holds that the President has authority over the entire executive branch of the government. This idea comes from Article II of the United States Constitution, which vests executive power in the president.
Which theory of incorporation holds that the Fourteenth Amendment applied the entire Bill of Rights to the states nothing more and nothing less?
Total Incorporation or full incorporation
What is the difference strict and loose interpretation of the constitution?
A strict interpretation of the Constitution states that the government of the United States holds only those powers specifically granted to it by the Constitution. A loose interpretation of the Constitution posits that the government of the United States hold all powers that are not specifically denied to it by the Constitution.
What article is amendign the constitution?
The artice that holds the first Ten Amendments is called the Bill Of Rights, but it is constantly changing.
What is the difference between loose and strict interpretation of the constitution?
A strict interpretation of the Constitution states that the government of the United States holds only those powers specifically granted to it by the Constitution. A loose interpretation of the Constitution posits that the government of the United States hold all powers that are not specifically denied to it by the Constitution.
Why should gay people have rights?
Because they are people and the constitution holds that is self evident that all people are created equal.
What is the importance of the constitution?
Every government that governs by constitution has differences and I can only speak to the Constitution of the United States of America with any kind of authority. Where do I find the authority to speak of the American Constitution? Why I am one of the people who holds the inherent political power in the country and in this country all people are presumed to know the law. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and I have done my due diligence and studied the Constitution and here is it importance; The Constitution of the United States of America has granted limited authority to governments to better protect and serve the rights of the people. The primary notion and force behind the Constitution is that the people are capable of governing themselves for the most part and agree to state and federal governments to better protect and serve the rights of the individual or the people. The authority granted by the Constitution to elected officials and appointees has been divided into three branches to further dilute any poison of tyranny. The Bill of Rights exists to list or enumerate certain rights while protecting those rights not listed. The only importance of the Constitution that matter is the importance of individual rights and how the government created by constitution can better protect those rights.
What is the branch that holds the power to admit states to the Union?
Congress. There is a constitutional process that is laid out in the constitution.
What is the difference between the strict interpretation and the loose interpretation?
A strict interpretation of the Constitution states that the government of the United States holds only those powers specifically granted to it by the Constitution. A loose interpretation of the Constitution posits that the government of the United States hold all powers that are not specifically denied to it by the Constitution.
Which theory of incorporation holds that due process clause of the fourteenth amendment created a broad but undefined set of rights based on fundamental fairness?
Total incorporation was the theory that the Fourteenth Amendment created a broad but undefined set of rights.
Which theory of incorporation holds that the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment create a broad but undefined set of rights based on fundamental fairness?
Total incorporation was the theory that the Fourteenth Amendment created a broad but undefined set of rights.
