Constitution Vocab Flashcard

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First US government that left national power weak?

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Articles of Confederation

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Powers given to state governments, not national government.

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Reserved powers

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Term for powers held by both state and national governments?

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concurrent powers

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Government's right to buy private property for public use.

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eminent domain

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What term describes powers Congress can exercise beyond those listed in the Constitution due to the "necessary and proper" clause?

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implied powers

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What prevents one government branch from gaining too much power?

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Checks and balances

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Govt plan at the Constitutional Convention for a bicameral legislature based on population.

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The Virginia Plan

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Equal Senate representation for all states and population-based House representation.

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Great Compromise

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Power sharing in federalism involves:

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State and federal government.

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Primary function of due process:

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Ensure fair treatment of all citizens by government, law enforcement, and courts.