Principles of Government

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The idea that the law applies to everyone equally.

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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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* Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech are all examples of...

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Inalienable Rights

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Everyone must follow the law, even our leaders:

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Rule of Law

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Under our system of Checks and Balances, what is being balanced?

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The powers of the three branches