A doctrine of constitutional law under which 3 branches of government are kept separate

A system in which the different parts of an organization (such as government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become that powerful

The division and sharing of powers between the national and state governments.

A theory of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community

A theory of governance in which the government only has those powers delegated to it by the law, often through a written constitution

Government based on the consent of the people

A cruel,harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else.

Given to faction; divise;inclined to separate

A fire that burns over a large area and destroyed property

Are powers granted to the national government under the US constitution

The powers granted to the federal government, especially congress.

powers granted by the US government that aren't especially stated in the constitution

Powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments

Those powers not explicitly stated in the constitution that allows the government to take actions, which are needed to efficiently perform essential duties.

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Term	Definition
Separation of powers	A doctrine of constitutional law under which 3 branches of government are kept separate
Checks and Balances-	A system in which the different parts of an organization (such as government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become that powerful
Federalism	The division and sharing of powers between the national and state governments.
Republicanism	A theory of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community
Limited Government	A theory of governance in which the government only has those powers delegated to it by the law, often through a written constitution
Popular Sovereignty	Government based on the consent of the people
Tyranny	A cruel,harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else.
Factious	Given to faction; divise;inclined to separate
Conflagration	A fire that burns over a large area and destroyed property
Delegated powers	Are powers granted to the national government under the US constitution
Enumerated powers	The powers granted to the federal government, especially congress.
Implied powers	powers granted by the US government that aren't especially stated in the constitution
Concurrent powers	Powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments
Inherent powers	Those powers not explicitly stated in the constitution that allows the government to take actions, which are needed to efficiently perform essential duties.

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