7 principles, 10 amendments, etc Flashcards
Republicanism
People rule through elected representatives
Checks & balances
Allows every branch of government to look over the other branches to make sure one branch doesn’t have too much power
Popular sovereignty
Establishes a government where people rule (we the people)
Separation of powers
Each branch has its own power/job
FEDERALism
Sharing power and responsibility between governments & states
Individual rights
The freedom of speech, religion, & press. We have the right as individuals to protect us if we’re falsely accused of crime
Limited government
Certain actions or groups CANNOT bypass the law. no one is above the law (limited power)
The president appoints federal judges
Separation of powers
ONLY the federal government can coin money
Federalism
Government is by the consent of we the people
Popular sovereignty
The federal government conducts foreign policy
Federalism
The court has the power of judicial review
Separation of powers
“We the people… do ordain & establish the Constitution.”
Popular sovereignty
State governments have the power to pass marriage laws within their states
Federalism
Protected in the bill of rights
Individual rights
Both federal and state governments can impose taxes
Federalism
The ability to protest peacefully and not be thrown in jail
Individual rights
People can vote every four years for a new president
Republicanism
Congressmen make laws based on the interests of the people
Republicanism?
The legislative branch makes the laws
Separation of powers
Congress can override a presidential veto by 2/3rds vote in each house
Checks & balances
The constitution outlines our plan of government and restricts its powers
Limited government
3 branches
Federal
Funds schools, parks & emergencies
state
