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Articles

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The seven main sections of the U.S. Constitution.

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Amendments

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Changes; there are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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Republicanism

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The practice of a limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people.

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Federalism

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When power is divided between levels of government

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Ratify

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To approve

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Enumerated Powers

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A list of powers found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution; these powers set forth the authoritative capacity of Congress.

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Elastic Clause

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A clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to "make all laws necessary and proper" to carry out the powers expressed in the other clauses of Article I.

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Jurisdiction

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A court's authority to hear certain types of cases.

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Judicial Review

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The court's ability to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws that violate it.

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Convention

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A meeting held for the purpose of proposing and voting on amendments.