Exam 4 Review

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Implied Power

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Powers of Congress not actually listed in the U.S. Constitution

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Popular Sovereignty

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A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

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Limited Government

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The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.

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Constitutionalism

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Basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law; the rule of law

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Separation of Powers

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The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government

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Checks and Balances

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A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

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Judicial Review

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The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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This Supreme Court case established Judicial Review

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Marbury v Madison

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Federalism

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A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

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Article I

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Establishes (created) the Legislative Branch