Principles of Government

Front

Why do we have 3 branches of government instead of 1 branch?

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to limit power

Front

What type of government votes for officials to serve the will of the people?

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Representative Government

Front

A system in which each branch of government limits the power of the other branch

Back

checks and balances

Front

We the people

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

No official government is above the law. What principle does this statement illustrate? Options: Checks and balances, Federalism, Limited Government, Separation of Powers

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Limited Government

Front

Prevents misuse of power

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Limited Government

Front

What includes the three branches of government? Options: Judicial Review, Republicanism, Limited Government, Separation of powers

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Separation of powers

Front

The Power of the president to VETO a bill is an example of:

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Checks and Balances

Front

Each branch having its own power is an example of

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Separation of Power

Front

Power is equal between federal and state government; this is an example of: Checks and Balances, Separation of Power, Federalism, Republicanism

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Federalism