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7. 4 year term, can only serve 2 elected terms,37 years old.
9. based on population-based on census taken every 10 years(set at 435,) 2 year terms 25 years old.
10. authorty not specifically mentioned in the constitution but suggested in its language.
12. 2 from each state-balance the large & small states, 6 year terms, 30 years old.
14. power shared by the states and federal government.
15. the governing body of a nation, state or community.

1. the belief that government is subject to the will of the people.
2. authority belonging only to the states.
3. power of the supreme court to say whether any federal state, or local law or government actions goes against the constitution.
4. having power to make laws.
5. idea that the government may only use the powers given to it by the people.
6. the legal rules and procedures established by law and guaranteed by the constitution that the government must observe before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.
8. a government structure that has three distinct branches.
11. power specifically given congress in the constitution.
13. system of government in which the legislature comprises two houses.