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The interpretation of whether or not a legislative act is constitutional

Examples:
- Marbury V. Madison
- Plessey V. Ferguson

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Political power that can be independently exercised by both the federal and state government

Examples:
- The power to tax
- Establish laws

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Political power that is reserved only for the states

Examples:
- Build Roads
- Borrow money

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Powers that haven't been explicitly written in the constitution, but are suggested

Examples:
- Establishment of banks by Congress
- Regulate commerce with foreign nations

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Powers that are written in the constitution, giving direct power to whoever it pertains to

Examples:
- The power to tax and spend
- Coin money

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All individuals, governments, and institutions are obligated to obey the law

Examples:
- Officers must respect the constitution
- The President is required to obey the law

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The division of the state powers and nationals powers

Examples:
- Paying taxes to both the national and state governments
- Regulate business within the state

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Counterbalancing influences of each branch in order to keep one branch of government from overpowering the others

Examples:
- The Senate approves presidential appointments
- The President can veto laws that the Congress creates

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The equal division and distribution among the three branches of the government

Examples:
- Judicial branch
- Executive branch
Legislative branch

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The concept that the authority of the government is created by the people

Examples:
- When electing for President
- When electing for Senators