Ch. 3 "United States Constitution"

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Terms in this set (18)
Popular Sovereignty
Rule by the people
Preamble
Introduction to the Constitution
Limited Government
Specific limitations on the Government
Majority Rule
The principle that in a dissagreement, everyone will accept the descision
Delegated Powers
The powers specifically given to the Federal Government
Reserved Powers
The powers given to State Governments
Concurrent Powers
Both Federal and State Governments share powers
Seperation of Powers
Division of the Federal Government
Legislative Branch
The lawmaking arm of the federal Government
Executive Branch
The law enforcing branch of Government
Judical BranchThe branch of Government, including the Federal court system, that interprets the nation's lawsChecks and BalancesCounterweighting influences that keep no branch of the Federal Government from getting powersVetoRejectingJudical ReviewReview of lawsAmendmentA written change to the ConstitutionRepealTo cancel an act or lawCabinetPresidental AdvisorsFederalNational Government