Texas history Flashcards
last test!
1
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Popular Soverginity
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the Govs. power comes from people (Voting)
2
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Republicanism
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Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will
2
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Federalisim
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make sure the federal gov. doesn’t get WAY TO in charge. (Powers divided between fed gov. and states.
3
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Separation of Powers
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Fed. Gov is divided into 3 branches.
4
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legeslative branch
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makes laws
5
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exutive branch
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enforces laws
6
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judicial branch
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judges laws
7
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.Checks and Balances
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Ability to check or control the power of the other branches.
8
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limited gov.
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so the government doesnt abuse its power
9
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individual rights
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