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Constitutional Prin.

Constitutional Principles Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Popular Sovereignty belief that government is subject to the will of the people.
Checks and Balances allows each branch to check to make sure one branch doesn’t have too much power
Republic powers held by the people and executed through elected representatives
Limited Government government with limited power strictly defined
Individual Rights principle that recognizes people’s fundamental rights.
Separation of Power powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one is powerful.
Implied Powers powers not enumerated (listed) in the constitution but suggested in the language.
Judicial Review power to judge whether actions of branches are constitutional.
Due Process rules and procedures that the government must follow when taking actions against citizens. (Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
Federalist a person who supported a new Constitution and supported a strong national government.
Anti-Federalist a person who opposed a new Constitution and did not support a stronger national government.
Federalist Papers series of essays written by A. Hamilton, J. Madison and J. Jay argued for ratification of the Constitution.
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