Principles of Government Flashcards
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Popular Sovereignty
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When the government is influenced by the people. Ex. Voting
2
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Limited Government
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The government has boundaries on what they’re allowed to do. The limits are in the Constitution.
3
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Separation of Powers
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The government is separated into 3 branches: legislative, executive and judicial.
4
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Checks and Balances
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Each branch keeps each other accountable to make sure that no one has more power than the other. They have the right to say no.
5
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Judicial Review
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Supreme Courts interprets on whether anything is unconstitutional. Involving the Supreme Court
6
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Federalism
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A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.
