
Principles of US Government
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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This Constitutional Principle means no one is above the law.
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Rule of Law
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following Principles establishes a sharing of power between the US Government and the State Governments?
Rule of Law,
Republicanism,
Limited Government,
Federalism
Back
Federalism
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This Constitutional Principle means that the power of government is only lawful when the people agree to it.
Back
Consent of the Governed
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This Principle states that the power of government comes from the people, the government's source of power is the people.
Back
Popular Sovereignty
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This Principle states that the power of government can only come from laws written in a Constitution.
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Limited Government
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Madison's idea for creating a Legislative Branch, an Executive Branch and a Judicial Branch of government is called...
Back
Separation of Powers
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Another one of Madison's concepts called for the Branches of Government to watch over each other and prevent abuses of power, this is called...
Back
Checks & Balances
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