F&C Round 6: Constitution Vocab Part 2

Front

Each branch has some power over the other two branches. Example: President can veto a bill proposed by Congress.

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Checks and Balances

Front

The people vote for REPresentatives to run the government.

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REPublicanism

Front

National and state governments share power. Example: We pay federal taxes and state taxes.

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federalism

Front

Freedoms that cannot be taken away by another person or the government.

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individual rights

Front

The government only has the power given to it by the Constitution. Its power is limited to protect peoples' rights.

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limited government

Front

The powers of the government is divided between 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial). Example: Only the legislature can pass laws.

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separation of powers

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The power of the government is in the hands of the people. "We the People"

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popular sovereignty

Front

The ideas that serve as the foundation to the U.S. Constitution

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constitutional principles

Front

belonging or relating to a national legislative body (Congress), especially that of the US.

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congressional

Front

send or authorize someone to do something as a representative

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delegated