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1.7 Concepts of Con
1.7 Concepts of the Constitution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| checks and balances | a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches |
| constitutional government | a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land |
| judicial review | the power of the U.S. courts to examine the laws or actions of the legislative and executive branches of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the U.S. Constitution |
| limited government | a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement |
| Marbury v. Madison | U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review |
| separation of powers | the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities |
| Popular Sovereignty | A government in which the people rule by their own consent. |
| Federalism | A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments |
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