Principles of Government

Front

Which is the idea that power to govern comes from the people?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Each branch has controls over the other two branches, making sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.

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Checks and Balances

Front

A limited government is created to-

Back

protect people from tyranny.

Front

The personal freedoms, protections, and equality under the law guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are--

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individual rights

Front

The people exercise their rights by voting for their political representatives.

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Representative Democracy

Front

The Bill of Rights contains certain _____________________, or personal liberties and privileges.

Back

individual rights

Front

"Power should be a check to power." This comment refers to---

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Which of the following countries does not have a limited government? America, Mexico, Canada, North Korea

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North Korea

Front

Sovereignty means _______

Back

power

Front

True or False: Law limits the power of Government.

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True