Chapter 8 Vocabulary

The belief that government is subject to the people

• popular sovereignty

• religious belief

• prosperity

A government in which the people rule through elected officials

A government with limited powers strictly defined by law

What is enumerated power?

Power shared by the states and federal government

• concurrent power

• bicameral

• federalism

Powers belonging only to states

A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one has too much power

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• enumerated power

Power not enumerated, stated, in the Constitution but suggested in its language

The branch of government that makes laws

Definition of Executive Branch