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Ch1 Beginnings Sec 5 The Constitution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| checks and balances | each branch of the government has ways to limit the power of the other branches, which keeps the power equal among all the branches |
| federalism | the national government and the state government share power |
| judicial review | the power of the courts to decide if laws and other government actions are allowed by the Constitution |
| nobility | kings, queens and other royal positions |