Basic Principles of the Constitution Review 6

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_ is a system that gives each branch of government the power to change or cancel the acts of another branch.

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checks and balances

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_ is the division of power between the federal government and the state governments.

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federalism

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_ is the division of government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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separation of powers

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Popular Sovereignty is the principle that

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the government gets its power from the people

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Limited Government is the principle that

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the power of the government should be restricted to protect people's rights

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Judicial Review is the principle that

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the courts have the power to strike down laws that are unconstitutional

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_ is an introduction which states the purpose of the Constitution

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The Preamble

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_ makes up the legislative branch at the federal level of government.

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Congress (made up of the House of Representatives and US Senate)

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_ makes up the legislative branch of government at the local (city) level.

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Cleveland City Council

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_ make up the executive branch at the federal level of government.

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The President, Vice President, and President’s cabinet