C8 The Constitution Vocab

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Belief that government is subject to the will of the people

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Popular Sovereignty

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Powers given to Congress in the Constitution

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Enumerated Powers

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Govt with limited powers defined by law

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Limited Government

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Powers belong only to the states

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Reserved Powers

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Powers shared by states and federal government

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Concurrent Powers

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

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Separation of Powers

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Power not listed in the Constitution but implied is:

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Implied Powers

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

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Judicial Review

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

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Due Process

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

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Equal Protection