| A | B |
|---|
| equality | state of being equal in status, rights, and opprtunities |
| majority | more than half |
| minority | the smaller number or part |
| amendment | a written change to the constitution |
| ratification | to approve |
| federalism | division of power between the national and state governments |
| seperation of powers | division of power among the 3 branches of government |
| checks and balances | system that ensures equal distribution and limits on power |
| compromise | an agreement in which each side gives up part of its demands in order to reach a solution to a problem |
| popular sovereignty | consent of the governed |
| expressed powers | powers ONLY for the federal government |
| reserved powers | powers held just by the STATES |
| implied powers | "necessary and proper powers" given to the national government |
| concurrent powers | powers held by BOTH the national and state governments |
| due process of law | a person cannot be punished for a crime until the law has been fairly applied to his/her case |
