| A | B |
|---|
| reserverd powers | powers only for the states |
| concurrent powers | powers shared between the national and state governments |
| expressed powers | powers written down in the Constitution |
| implied powers | powers not written down in the Constitution |
| annual | yearly |
| biennial | every two years |
| checks and balances | when one branch restrains another branch |
| levels of government | national, state, local |
| twenty - seven | number of amendments |
| Congress | the national legislative body |
| General Assembly | the state legislative body |
| bicameral | having two houses |
| 435 | the number of representatives in the House of Repres. |
| Senate and House of Delegates | parts of the General Assembly |
| Senate and House of Representatives | parts of Congress |
| identify issues, provide information and act as a watchdog | how media influences public policy |
