The Constitution Era Unit 3 Flashcardizz

Front

Why do we have 3 branches of government instead of 1 branch?

Back

to limit power

Front

What type of government votes for officials to serve the will of the people?

Back

Representative Government

Front

A system in which each branch of government limits the power of the other branch

Back

checks and balances

Front

Political power rests with the consent of the people. (We the people...)

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

No official government is above the law. What principle does this statement illustrate? Options: Checks and balances, Federalism, Limited Government, Separation of Powers

Back

Limited Government

Front

Federal courts have the power to nullify unconstitutional acts.

Back

Judicial Review

Front

Prevents misuse of power

Back

Separation of powers

Front

Divides power between central and local governments

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Federalism

Front

includes the three branches of government: Judicial Review, Republicanism, Limited Government, Separation of powers

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Separation of powers

Front

The Power of the president to VETO a bill is an example of:

Back

Checks and Balances