Vocab Articles of C and early gov

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Popular Sovereignty

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The belief that government is subject to the will of the people.

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Constitutional Republic

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Citizens rule through elected representatives, per a government plan.

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Limited Government

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Government with limited powers strictly defined by law.

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Enumerated Power

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A power specifically given to Congress in the Constitution.

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Reserved Power

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A power belonging only to the states.

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Separation of Power

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Principle dividing powers among branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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Implied Power

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Power not enumerated in the constitution but suggested in the language.

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Judicial Review

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Power of the court to judge actions of other branches' constitutionality.

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Due Process

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Legal rules the government must follow before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.

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Equal Protection

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Equal application of the law regardless of race, religion, political beliefs, or other qualities.