5 Principles/ Preamble Flashcards
1
Q
Separation of powers
A
Government is divided into three branches, each with its own powers
2
Q
Popular sovereignty
A
Government gets it’s authority from the people.
3
Q
Federalism
A
Division of powers between the federal government and the states.
4
Q
Limited government
A
The government only has the power that the Constitution gives it
5
Q
Checks and balances
A
Each branch of government has the the power to limit the actions of the other two.
(When it’s their job, it is separation of powers)
