2 Quick Principles ID

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Republicanism

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The principle in which the Federal government and state governments share power.

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Federalism

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The principle that says people are the source of the government's power.

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Popular Sovereignty

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People voting for their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?

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Republicanism

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When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

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Checks and Balances

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The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

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Checks & Balances

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Personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that are guaranteed to every citizen through the Bill of Rights. This is the principle of ________

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Individual Rights

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Popular Sovereignty

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This principle states that the government should be divided into 3 branches: legislative, judicial, and executive.

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Separation of Powers

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This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law

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Limited Government