C8 The Constitution Vocab

Belief that government is subject to the will of the people

Powers given to Congress in the Constitution

Govt with limited powers defined by law

Powers belong only to the states

Powers shared by states and federal government

Principle dividing powers among government branches to prevent excess in one:

Power not listed in the Constitution but implied is:

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

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

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