7 Principles of Government

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The idea that the people hold the power in the government. They exercise this power by voting.

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Citizens elect representatives to make and enforce laws (work for them in government).

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Republicanism

Front

Each branch of the government has a way to limit the powers of the other two branches.

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Checks and Balances

Front

Everyone must follow the law. The government is not all powerful.

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Limited Government

Front

Which Principle: The state and federal governments both collect taxes.

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Federalism

Front

The Executive Branch...

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enforces the laws.

Front

Which Principle: The president vetoed a law passed by congress.

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Checks and Balances

Front

The basic liberties and personal freedoms that are guaranteed under the law.

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Individual Rights

Front

The principle in which the powers of government are divided among three different branches.

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Separation of Powers

Front

The division of power between the state and national governments (state, shared, national).

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Federalism