government

4. powers / Powers granted to the national government.
6. of the governed / The government can use their powers only when consented by the people.
7. sovereignty/ People have the power in a government.
9. of powers / Division of power in the government so one branch doesn’t get too powerful.
10. Papers / Essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton
11. rule / A system where the decision of more than half of the people determines the vote.
12. of law / Fundamental requirements of law.
13. powers / Powers reserved for the states.
14. powers / Powers forbidden by the constitution.
15. Compact / Allowed pilgrims to choose leaders and make laws.
16. Carta/ made kings subject to the law and said that people could not be deprived of their lives.
18. / Same territory is controlled by two levels of government.

1. powers / Powers that both the state and national government possess.
2. and balances / A system in which branches check each other so that power is equal.
3. / A person who opposed the adoption of the constitution.
5. powers / 18 powers
6. / System of fundamental principles.
8. / Giving formal consent.
17. of Confederation / Rules that all 13 colonies agreed to.
19. Bill of Rights / Act passed by parliament, that ensured the superiority of parliament.