Principles of the Constitution

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The ability for citizens to make choices by voting.  "We the people" have the final authority.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The national government and the state government share powers.

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Federalism

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When the people vote on a representative to make choices for them, will of the people.

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Republicanism

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What is the term for the principle that the three branches of government have separate powers and jobs? Options: Federalism, Separation of Powers, Republicanism, Popular Sovereignty

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Separation of Powers

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No branch is more powerful than the other.  They limit each others power.  The president has the power to veto a bill he does not agree with.  While Congress can over ride a presidents veto.

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Checks & Balances

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God given rights that can not be taken away without due process. These unalienable rights can be found in the Bill of Rights. They include the right to religion, assemble, print, petition and speech. It is also know as the 1st amendment.

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Individual Rights

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No one is above the law. This limits the power of the government. There are restrictions and limitations on the powers of political leaders.

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Limited Government

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Unalienable Right is an individual right -

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that can not be taken away without due process

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The national government and the state government shares certain powers. If not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution, the powers are reserved for the states. This is an example of which principle?

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Federalism

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Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

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State government and federal government.