| Union | | The powers named specifically and assigned to the federal government |
| Welfare | | the forming by combining parts, such as states into one country |
| Domestic | | the structure of the government that sets up 3 branches of government with their own powers and responsibilities. |
| Tranquility | | a form of government based on a written set of laws all citizens agree to |
| Posterity | | peace |
| Legislative | | The Power of Congress to pass all laws they deem necessary and proper |
| Enumerated powers. | | future generations |
| Elastic Clause | | The branch of government that creates laws |
| original jurisdiction | | the idea that those who govern must follow the same laws as everyone else. |
| appellate jurisdiction | | The power to hear appeals of cases which have been tried in lower cases |
| Checks and Balances | | well-being |
| Constitutional Government | | The power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic |
| Individual Rights | | the principle that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches. |
| Separation of Powers | | referring to something at home, not foreign |
| Rule of Law | | rights guaranteed or belong to a person. |