AP gov vocabulary Flashcards
1
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What are natural rights
A
All people have certain rights that cannot be taken away (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
2
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What is a social contract
A
An agreement among the people in a society to give up some freedoms to maintain social order
3
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What is popular sovereignty
A
All government power comes from the consent of its people
4
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What is limited government
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A government’s power cannot be absolute. That is insured by separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and republicanism
5
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What is separation of powers
A
The government is separated into legislative, judicial, and executive branches. No one branch has more power of the other.
