Unit 3 - US Constitution Flashcards
1
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Popular Sovereignty
A
The government is run by the people.
2
Q
Republicanism
A
The government is run by elected officials.
2
Q
Limited Government
A
The government is limited to the powers it is given by the Constitution.
3
Q
Federalism
A
The state and federal governments share some powers and have some powers to themselves.
4
Q
Separation of Power
A
Each branch of government does something different.
Legislative makes laws, Executive enforces them, and Judicial judges them.
5
Q
Checks and Balances
A
Each branch of government controls the other, making sure no one branch gets too powerful, keeping it balanced.
6
Q
Individual Rights
A
Unalienable rights which must be protected.
