Impotant Ideas Incorporated Flashcards

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Checks and Balances

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All branches need to work together so government can maintain balance and function

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Separation of Powers

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Power is divided into 3 branches- no branch has all power

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3
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Popular sovereignty

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Ideas people rule

Classical liberalism- freedom, importance of individual, democracy

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Republicanism

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People are represented by officials that they elect.

Civic republicanism-citizens participate in process

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5
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Federalism

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Power is divided between states, central government & state government

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6
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Limited government

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Everyone must obey law

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