six principles of the constitution Flashcards
1
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federalism
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the idea of splitting political power btween a large and small group
2
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seperation of powers
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each branch of gov. has it’s own jurisdiction
3
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judicial review
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allows the judicial branch to decide on punishments that gov. officials deserve
4
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popular soveriegnty
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the belief that the legitimacy of the state is created by the will
5
Q
limited government
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defines how much power the gov. can have
6
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checks and balances
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guarantees that no part of the gov. becomes too powerful
