Vocabulary 1
Power belonging ONLY to the states
What is a reserved power?
The right of all people to be treated equally under the law
What is equal protection?
Belief that the government is subject to the people's will
What is popular sovereignty?
Power belonging ONLY to the federal government
What is enumerated power?
A government with limited powers strictly defined by law
What is a limited government?
The process of becoming a citizen of another country
What is naturalization?
Power shared by the federal AND state governments
What is concurrent power?
Power not specifically stated in the Constitution, but suggested in its language
What is an implied power?
Division of powers among the branches of government
What is separation of powers?
Allows the Supreme Court to look at the actions of the other two branches
What is judicial review?