The right to be treated the same as everyone else under the law
Equal protection
The power of the court to judge if an action is constitutional
Judicial review
The process by which a person born in another country can become an American citizen
Naturalization
Powers that are clearly listed in the constitution and given solely to the federal government
Enumerated power
Powers that are retained by the states
Reserved power
When the government is subject to the will of the people
Popular sovereignty
The rules the government must follow before it may limit or take away the rights of a citizen
Due process
A power that is suggested but not spelled out
Implied power
A government that only has as much power as necessary to carry out its duties
Limited government
Powers that are shared by the state governments and the federal government
Concurrent power
The principle by which government power is divided among different branches of government
Separation of powers