The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

A written instrument that grows and changes as needed.

To leave out; to keep from being a part of.

To accuse government officials of misconduct in office.

A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people.

Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.

Powers given to the state government alone.

Powers held jointly by the national and state governments.

Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

To grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions.

The basis from which an idea or situation develops.

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people..

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