Chapter 8: The Constitution

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Shared powers between the federal and state governments.

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

• Separation of power

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The powers that are specifically given to Congress through the Constitution.

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

• Separation of power

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An idea that powers are divided equally among three branches of government to make sure no one branch has too much power.

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

• Separation of power

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Powers belonging only to the states.

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

• Separation of power

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The process of a person from another country becoming a U.S. citizen.

• Judicial review

• Naturalization

• Due process

• Limited government

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Limitations on government that are strictly defined by law.

• Judicial review

• Naturalization

• Due process

• Limited government

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Laws and procedures established by the Constitution that must be followed before taking away a person's individual liberties.

• Judicial review

• Naturalization

• Due process

• Limited government

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The procedure of the US Supreme Court declaring legislation to be constitutional or not.

• Judicial review

• Naturalization

• Due process

• Limited government

Which of the following best describes federalism?

• Sharing power between the three branches of government

• Sharing power between the federal and state government

• Giving all power to the federal government

• Giving all power to the state government

Which of the following is NOT a reserved power of the states?

• Establishing schools

• Marriage and divorce laws

• Conducting elections

• Coining money