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Ch. 8
Ch. 8-The Constitution
Term | Definition |
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Popular Sovereignty | The belief that gov. is subject to the will of its people |
Limited Governement | Gov. with limited powers strictly defined by law |
Enumerated Powers | Power specifically given to Congress by the Contitution |
Reserved Powers | Power belonging only to the states |
Concurrent Power | Power shared by the states and federal gov. |
Separation of Powers | A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of gov. to make sure no one branch has too much power |
Implied Power | Power not enumerated in the Constitution by suggested in its language |
Judicial Review | Power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are consitutional |
Due Process | The legal rules and procedures the gov. must observe before depriving a person of life, liberty, and property |
Equal Protection | The equal application of the law regardless of a person's race, religion, political beliefs, or other qualities |
Naturalization | The process of becoming a citizen of another country |