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Civics 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Popular Sovereignty | government based on consent of the people |
| Checks and balances | allows branches of government to veto acts by other branches |
| Veto | the right to refuse a proposal |
| Impeachment | The president gets accused of something bad |
| Enumerated Powers | Power to tax and spend for general welfare |
| Implied Powers | powers that aren't stated in the constitution |
| Reserved Powers | powers and rights protected by 10th amendment |
| Concurrent Powers | shared by national government as well as state government |
| Amendment | change or addition to a law |