Principles of Government Vocab

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Natural rights refer to

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rights you are born with

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People give up some rights to the government for protection.

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social contract

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Judicial review refers to

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the power to determine if a law or act violates the constitution

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Everyone must obey the laws.

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rule of law

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To ratify means to...

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approve

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Change an official document

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amend

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Republicanism refers to

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the idea that people elect representatives to make decisions

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Power of government comes from the people

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popular sovereignty

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Restrictions on government actions

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limited government

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Separation of powers refers to

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division of responsibilities in government among branches