The idea that the law applies to everyone equally.
Principles of Government

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Rule of Law
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There are three branches of government, each with different powers. This idea is called:
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Separation of Powers
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Consent of the Governed means that the government only has the authority to lead if it has the support of...
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The People
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The idea that there are certain things that the government is NOT ALLOWED to do:
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Limited Government
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The Federal Government shares power with the states, and allows them to make their own laws. This is called:
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Federalism
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According to the principle of Checks and Balances system, which branch of government is the MOST powerful?
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They are all equal in power.
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Most people don't have a direct say in what the government does. Instead, we have leaders who work on the behalf of the people who elected them. This is called:
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Representative Government
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