| A | B |
|---|
| Federalism | division of power between different levels of government |
| Reserved Powers | powers not given to the national government, but are given to the state governments |
| Enumerated Powers | powers give solely to the federal government |
| Federal government | level of government with the highest authority |
| Supreme Court | declares laws unconstitutional |
| Federal Legislative Branch | also known as Congress |
| 27 | number of amendments added to the Constitution |
| Bicameral | 2 house legislature |
| Expressed Powers | powers given to Congress that are listed in the Constitution |
| Implied Powers | powers given to Congress to carry out its expressed powers |
| Due Process | constitutional protection against unfair government actions and law |
| 5th Amendment | protects citizens from the national government acting in an unfair manner |
| 14th Amendment | protects citizens from the state government acting in an unfair manner |
