7 Principles of Government

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the governments right to rule comes from the people

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it

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Limited Government

Front

What is the principle that divides government responsibilities into three branches: Congress (legislative), President (executive), and Courts (judicial)?

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Separation of Powers

Front

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

Back

each branch of government has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two

Front

Describe Republicanism

Back

citizens elect representatives to carry out their will

Front

Division of power between the federal government and the states

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Federalism

Front

The Constitution protects individual rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc.

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Individual Rights

Front

The people voting for who they want in the House of Representatives is an example of--

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Congress writes a law--> President vetoes the law--> Congress overrides the law with 2/3 vote

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Checks and Balances

Front

Which branch does the President belong to?

Back

Executive Branch