traits of the constitution Flashcards
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judicial review
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federal courts decide whether an act of government oversteps limits placed by constitution. nullifying any acts that are unconstitutional
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popular sovereignty
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people establish government and give it it’s power
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federalism
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divides power between central government and regional (state and local)
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seperation of power
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government is divided to prevent misuse in power
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legislative
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passes laws
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executive
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creates laws
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judicial
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enforces laws
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checks and balances
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extends restrictions established by seperation of powers. each branch has the authority to restrain actions of the other 2 branches
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limited government
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people are the source of government power; government only has as much power as the people give it
