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ConstitutionHandbook
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| preamble | an introduction to a formal document, especially the Constitution |
| popular sovereignty | political theory that government is subject to the will of the people |
| republicanism | favoring a republic, or representative democracy, as the best form of government |
| federalism | the sharing of power between federal and state governments |
| enumerated powers | powers belonging only to the federal government |
| reserved powers | powers retained by the states |
| concurrent powers | powers shared by the federal and state governments |
| amend | to alter; to improve |
| implied powers | powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution |
| diminish | to lesson the authority, dignity, or reputation of |
| involve | include; to experience or participate in an activity |