Constitutional Concepts and Terms

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Enumerated Powers

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Specific powers given to Congress by the Constitution.

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Implied Powers

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Powers not directly written but allowed to carry out other powers.

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Denied Powers

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Powers the government or states are not allowed to have.

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10th Amendment

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Part of the Constitution that says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.

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Checks and Balances

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A system where each branch limits the power of the others.

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Preamble

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The introduction to the Constitution listing its main goals.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Government power comes from the people.

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Republicanism

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People elect representatives to make laws and govern.

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Federalism

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Sharing power between national and state governments.

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Electoral College

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A group of electors who vote to choose the president.