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Six basic principles Flashcards

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Popular Sovereignty

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Voting

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Judicial Review

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Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws from local, state and nation

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Limited Government

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The government had the powers that the constitution gives

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Checks and Balances

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Each branch can check the actions of the other two branches

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Separation of Powers

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Division of power so branches are equal

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Federalism

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Sharing of power between federal and state government

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