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Constitution voc
constitution voc
| word | definition |
|---|---|
| popular sovereignty | belief that the people hold the final ruling power |
| electoral college | people elected by state voters to choose the President |
| voter registration | state requirement to sign up to vote in advance of an election |
| limited government | government that is not all powerful |
| amendment | change or addition |
| Bill of rights | guarantee of individual freedom |
| balanced budget | plan in which the government cannot spend more money than it takes in |
| federalism | division of power between the national government and the state governments |
| delegated powers | powers assigned to the national government |
| reserved powers | powers set aside for the state governments |
| concurrent powers | powers shared by the national government and the state governments |
| "elastic clause" | porvision that allows Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its powers |
| separation of powers | division of the national government into three branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities |
| legislative brance | part of a government that makes the laws |
| executive branch | part of a government that carries out the laws |
| judicial branch | part of a government that explains the laws |
| unconstitutional | not permitted by the constitution of a nation |
| judicial review | right of the supremem Court to review laws passed by Congress and declare them unconstitutional |
| compromise | settlement in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement |
| freedom of the press | right to publish material and opinions |
| freedom of assembly | right to hold public meetings |
| freedom of petition | right to ask for wrongs to be corrected |
| Bill of Rights | first ten amendments, which guarantee individual liberties |
| equal protection under the law | protection from discrimination |