The Six Basic Principles Flashcards
1
Q
Popular Sovereignty
A
National govt draws power from people, can only govern w/ consent of governed
2
Q
Limited Government
A
Govt can only do what people tell it to do
3
Q
Constitutionalism
A
Govt follows constitutional principles (part of Limited Government)
4
Q
Rule of Law
A
Govt and offices are subject to the law, not above it (part of Limited Government)
5
Q
Separation of Powers
A
Splitting govt into three branches
6
Q
Checks and Balances
A
Each branch can be restrained by another, influences compromise
7
Q
Judicial Review
A
Determine whether government is acting within the constitution
8
Q
Federalism
A
Division of power among a central govt and several regional govts
