1.7 Flashcards
A government that has been limited in power by a consultation, or written agreement
Limited government
A form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government in the constitution is the highest law of the land
Constitutional government
A principle of the federal government, according to the US Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
Checks and balances
The structure of the federal government, according to the US Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
Separation of powers
The power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (This includes laws passed by Congress)
Judicial review
Do US Supreme Court case that established judicial review
Marbury versus Madison
The idea that it is the people (population) That rule
Popular sovereignty
The idea that those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the law
Rule of law
Powers are shared between the national (federal) and state governments
Federalism
