Unit 1B Vocab Check #2

Front

A government system dividing power between national and regional governments.

Back

Federalism

Front

Government must act fairly and follow established rules.

Back

Due Process

Front

Power of the court to determine constitutionality of government actions.

Back

Judicial Review

Front

Government and its officers are subject to the law.

Back

Rule of Law

Front

Legislative, executive, and judicial branches check each other's actions.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Government's restrictions on its powers.

Back

Limited Government

Front

People as the source of governmental power.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Voters select officials to represent them in government.

Back

Representation

Front

Executive, legislative, and judicial powers divided among three independent branches.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Chief executive's power to reject a bill.

Back

Veto.