Foundations of American Government Review

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In 1215, King John I signed the Magna Carta, establishing a key idea in government.

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The king would be subject to the same set of laws as his subjects.

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The Articles of Confederation failed due to:

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The national government was too weak to enforce laws and lacked power to collect taxes.

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U.S. Constitution accomplishments EXCEPT:

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Formed the first form of government for the United States.

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Established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law and granted basic rights to Englishmen.

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Magna Carta

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Not a part of the US Constitution:

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The sections

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Government's power is limited to what the people allow.

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Limited Government

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Concept of checks and balances:

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A system preventing any one government branch from gaining excessive power by allowing each branch to check the others.

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Separation of Powers principle involves dividing government powers among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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Both A and C

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Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional:

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Judicial Review

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Concept of popular sovereignty:

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The government governs because it is elected by the people.