This document defines the constitutional laws of the federal government

Interprets & applies laws

The supreme courts power to determine if what the government does is constiutional

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly , and Petition

Rights not listed in the constitution can still be applied to citizens

Political pwer belongs to the people, the people have the power to select government officiials

Makes or creates laws

Ex: Marbury V. Madison

Made to guarentee citizens of certain liberties that the government cannot take away

All powers not given to the deferal government can be reserved to the states

Ensures no branch oversteps its bounds as all 3 branches overlook each other

Enforces the laws

The federal government & the individual state gvoernments share powers

Freedom from Self incrimination

Right to a speedy & public trial, attourney, and to be informed of charges

3 branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial)

Who can veto a law?

Appoints judges

Right to a jury or judge if you choose

Freedom from illegal searches & seizures

The government & its officials aren't supreme authorities and must follow the same rules as regular citizens

Who can pass a law that overules the ecexutive oder and pass an ammendment?

Rule on the constitutionality of ALL gov. Actions

Freedomm from cruel & unusual punishment

No qyarterting troops during peacetimes