Limited Government Flashcards
A constitution
Is a written document containing basic laws of rules. its a rule book that explains how the government functions, how laws are made, and the right and responsibilities of the citizen.
The rule of law
Means that laws are fair, they’re enforced, they apply to everybody. nobody is above the law not even the president.
Separation of power
Government power is divided amount several branches of government. when power is divided, no person or part of government can get too much control. each branch is able to check or limit what other branches can do.
Consent of the governed
Means that the people of a country give their permission to be governed by their country’s government. They do this by voting and participating in government. in a system that has consent of the governed, citizens have away to change the government and even the Constitution.
Rights of the Minority
when the people vote, the majority rules. however the minority -the smaller group still has rights. protecting the rights of the minority means protecting the rights of small or unpopular groups , no matter what the majority believes.