Civics Vocabulary

to grant full citizenship to a foreigner.

maintaining peace within the nation

powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution.

the right of the supreme court to determine if a law violates the constitution.

The political theory that government is subject to will of the people

powers retained by the state.

idea that the government must follow procedures established by law and guaranteed

are people that members of the congress represent.

to formally charge a public official with misconduct in office.

favoring a republic, or representative democracy, as the best form of government.

the introduction to a formal document, especially the constitutions.

are powers shared by states and federal government

An addition to a formal document such as the constitution

to set something aside for a particular purpose especially funds.

powers belonging only to the federal government.

the sharing of power between state and federal government.

a person who owes loyalty to and is entitles to the protection of a state or nation.