1. Chapter 3 Vocabulary
The Constitution

2. Authority of a court to hear a particular case.
Jurisdiction

3. Power is divided between national and state governments
Federalism

4. Divisions to the Constitution
Articles

5. Power of the court to declare a law unconstitutional
Judicial Review

6. To formally charge a high official with a crime
Impeach

7. A change to the Constitution
Amendment

8. To make or present a formal request
Petition

9. An agreement between nations
Treaty

10. The power of government to take private property for public use
Eminent Domain

11. Principle that the authority of our government comes from the consent of the people
Popular Sovereignty

12. The power of each branch of government to put limits on the other two branches.
Checks and Balances

13. Gives Congress the right to make all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out the enumerated powers.
Elastic Clause

14. Power not specifically listed but assumed to exist. Ex
Power not specifically listed but assumed to exist. Ex. Power to draft citizens into the military.
Implied Powers