Priciples Of Government Flashcards
1
Q
What is popular sovereignty?
A
People are the only power in government.
2
Q
What is limited government?
A
The government has no power and can only do what the people let it do
3
Q
What is separation of power?
A
The power of the government is distributed among three branches
4
Q
What is checked and balances?
A
When one branch of government checks the power of another
5
Q
What is judicial review?
A
The power to decide if what the government does is ok by the constitution
6
Q
What is federalism?
A
The division of power amongst state and federal government
