Principles of Government Flashcards
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Popular Sovereignty
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All power comes from the people; government gets all of its power through voting.
2
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Limited Government
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Gov. powers are limited to what’s written in the Constitution; no one is above the law.
3
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Separation Of Powers
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Divided gov. into 3 branches; Executive, Legislative, Judicial. Each branch has own responsibilities (none has too much power)
4
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Checks And Balances
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Each branch has a “check” on the others. Ensures none have too much control.
5
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Federalism
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Power is shared/divided by states and national (federal) gov. Federal>State often but not always.
6
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Republicanism
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Government where citizens elect representatives.
7
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Individual Rights
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Liberties of each individual to purse life without people/government interference.
