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The Constitution

Chapter 4: Vocabulary and Key Concepts

TermDefinition
due process Fair treatment in the judicial system
individual rights Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
rule of law Laws that apply to everyone. No one is above the law.
checks and balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
independent judiciary A system of judges and courts that is separate from other branches of government.
federalism A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
popular sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
republican government The Federal Government has an obligation to guarantee the States have this (aka representative democracy).
legislative branch Branch of government that makes the nation's laws.
executive branch Branch of government that enforces the laws.
judicial branch Power of the courts to review acts of other branches of government and the states.
preamble A statement in a constitution that sets forth the goals and purposes of government.
articles Seven sections that set up the federal government; they describe how the U.S. government is going to work.
amendments Official changes, corrections, or additions to the Constitution
enumerated powers those powers of the national government that are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution
implied powers those powers of the national government, and particularly of Congress, that are not specifically listed in the Constitution, but claim as part of its governing responsibility
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