Understanding Government Principles

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What is the system of government where power is shared between a central government and smaller regional governments, like states?

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Federalism

Front

Which principle states that the government's power is restricted by laws and the constitution?

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Limited Government

Front

What is the system called where each branch of government can limit the actions of the other branches?

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Checks and Balances

Front

What is the division of government responsibilities into different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

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Separation of Powers

Front

Which principle states that the authority of the government comes from the people?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

What are personal freedoms and protections guaranteed to all citizens by law called?

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Individual Rights

Front

What is the system of government where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

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Republicanism

Front

What is the power of a president or governor to reject a law proposed by a legislature called?

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Veto

Front

What is a legal document that allows police or other officials to search a person's property?

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Warrant

Front

What is the basic set of laws that define how a government works and protects citizens' rights?

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Constitution