| A | B |
|---|
| concurrent powers | powers that the state and national gov't share |
| enumerated powers | powers that specifically listed in the Constitution |
| reserved powers | powers that the Constitution gives the states |
| supremacy clause | laws of the national gov't are over the state laws |
| federalism | national gov't and state gov't share governing duties |
| popular soverignty | people have the right to rule themselves |
| separation of powers | each branch of gov't has certain powers |
| checks and balances | system that assures no one branch will become all powerful |
| implied powers | allows Congress to make laws to carry out future duties |
| Supreme Court | interprets Constitution and decides if laws are constitutional |
| Judicial Branch | decides if laws are constitutional |
| Legislative Branch | makes the laws |
| Executive Branch | carries out the laws |
| Electoral College | chooses the President and Vice President |
