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Chapter 8 vocab

TermDefinition
Popular Sovereignty The belief that the government is subject to the will of the people
Limited Government Idea that a government may only use the powers given to it by the people
Enumerated Power Power specifically given to congress in the constitution.
Reserved Power Authority belonging only to the states.
Concurrent power Power shared by the states and federal government
Separation of powers The division of authority among executive legislative, and judicial branches to make sure no one has too much power
Amendment #2 The second amendment gave citizens the right/ability to defend themselves and tehir property
Amendment #3 This amendment gave house owners eth right/ability to not let soldiers live in their house for some time even if a war is going on.
Amendment #4 This amendment protects the citizens from unreasonable searches or seizures from the government.
Equal protection The equal application of the law regardless of a person’s race, religion, political beliefs, or other qualities
Naturalization The process of becoming a citizen of another country
Amendment #1 Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Implied powers Authority not specifically mentioned in the constitution but suggested in it’s language
Judicial review Power of the supreme court to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution.
Due process The legal rules and procedures established by law and guaranteed by the constitution that the government must observe before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.
Bill of Rights The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Preamble In order to make America "more perfect" for its citizens, the Constitution attempts to establish laws pertaining to justice, peace, defense, welfare, liberty, and prosperity.
Balances of Power An instance of circumstances when the power of the nations is distributed equally.
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