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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| preamble | The introduction to the Constitution. |
| popular sovereignty | The idea that the people rule. |
| separation of powers | Idea that the government should be split up. |
| elastic clause | This give congress the power to make laws "necessary and proper." |
| federalism | Government is divided into delegated, reserved, and concurrent. |
| concurrent powers | Powers shared by national and state government. |
| delegated powers | Powers belonging to national government. |
| reserved powers | Powers belonging to state government. |
| checks and balances | It helps ensure that each branch doesn't get too powerful. |
| Terms | 9 |
| Creator | saphirra1209 |
| Created | October 13, 2009 |
| Groups | None |
| Subject | social studies test |
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Learn vocabulary words/terms about the constitution and government.