Government Principles and Rights

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Government system where the government's power is restricted by law and the rights of individuals are protected.

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Limited Government

Front

The mayor of Munich was convicted of theft and fraud. This is an example of rule of ___.

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law

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All persons, institutions, and entities must follow the laws created for their society. No one is above the law

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Rule of Law

Front

Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.

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Representative Government

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Limited government means the government cannot take away certain ______ that citizens have.

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rights

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Dividing the power of government between groups to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws.

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Separation of Powers

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Elected representatives who are freely voted for by the people, or held directly by the people themselves

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Democracy

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Democracy means power to the ______.

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people

Front

What is an example of the opposite of democracy? (one person with all the power)

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dictatorship

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A government exists only because the people freely allow it to and have given their permission.

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Consent of the Governed