preamble- the introduction to a formal document, especially the constitution
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Constitutional Vocabulary
Preamble- the introduction to a formal document, especially the Constitution
Domestic tranquility- maintaining peace within the nation
Popular Sovereignty- political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
Republicanism- favoring a republic, or representative democracy, as the best form of government
Federalism- the sharing of power between federal and state governments
Enumerated Powers- powers belonging only to the federal government
Reserved Powers- powers retained by the states
Concurrent Powers- powers shared by the states and the federal government
Amendment- an addition to a formal document such as the Constitution.
Implied Powers- powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
Judicial Review- the right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution.
Appropriate- to set something aside for a particular purpose, especially funds.
Impeach- to formally charge a public official with misconduct in office.
Constituents- people that member of Congress represent
Due Process of Law- idea that the government must follow procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution.
Citizen- a person who owes loyalty to and is entitled to the protection of a state or nation.
Naturalization- a grant full citizenship to a foreigner
Separation of Power- the principle or system of vesting in separate branches, that limits the powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.
Checks and Balances- the system in which each branch of government has a check on the other two branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful.
Individual Rights- are powers and privileges to which one has a just claim.
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