Government Vocab Review

Front

Power sharing between national & state governments

Back

Federalism

Front

Personal liberties guaranteed to U.S. citizens that government can't take away

Back

Individual Rights

Front

U.S. government system preventing branch dominance

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Government's authority comes from the people.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Rights guaranteed to citizens, e.g., freedom of speech

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Branches of government have distinct duties and responsibilities.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Power of government derives from the people

Back

Limited Government

Front

Government where people elect representatives

Back

Republicanism

Front

Systemized way to organize a government

Back

constitution

Front

Citizens contribute to the common good

Back

civic duty