Principles of the Constitution

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A detailed written government.

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Constitution

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Each governmental branch has powers to limit (check) the other branches, based on the ideas of Montesquieu.

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Checks and balances

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No one is above the law, foundation of liberty and protects us from tyranny.

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Rule of law

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Government receives its power from the people.

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Popular sovereignty

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A form of government in which power is divided between the federal (national) government and the states.

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federalism

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A government can only do what the people allow it to do.

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Limited government

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Powers divided between three branches the Legislative, Executive and the Judicial. Limits the power of government based on ideas of Montesquieu.

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Separation of powers

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Introduction to the U.S Constitution, establishing the goals and purposes of government.

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Preamble

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Any government whose authority and construction are defined by a constitution.

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Constitutional government

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The powers given to the state government are called...

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