A proposed law that is submitted to a legislature for approval

A system by which each branch of government limits powers of other branches so that one branch becomes too powerful

Power held by two or more levels of government

The right of every citizen to be protected against arbitrary action by the government

A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president

Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution

Powers granted by the Constitution specifically to one level or branch of government

Powers that the government requires in order to carry out the expressed powers of the Constitution. These powers are not directly written in the Constitution

Power of the Supreme Court to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution

A body of people (typically 12) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on evidence submitted to them in court

A political group that seeks to elect government officials in order to advance their political ideas

To vote approval of (the Constitution)

Authority belonging to the states

To reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law

The lower house of Congress

The upper house of Congress