7 Principles of Government

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The idea that the people hold the power in the government. They exercise this power by voting.

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

People elect representatives to make laws for them.

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Republicanism

Front

What is the system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the other two branches? Example: the President can veto.

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Checks and Balances

Front

Everyone must follow the law. The government is not all powerful.

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Limited Government

Front

The Bill of Rights, Personal freedoms, and protection under the law.

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Individual Rights

Front

The central government is separated into three branches. Each have Different Jobs but equal power. Legislative (Lawmakers) Executive (Enforcers of the Law) Judicial (Judges of the Law)

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Separation of Powers

Front

The Federal and the state governments share power. Each has roles that only they can fulfill. Seen in the 10th Amendment.

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Federalism

Front

The president vetoed a law passed by congress would be an example of which 7 principle?

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Checks and Balances

Front

Voting, paying taxes, obeying laws would be an example of which of the following? Civic responsibilities, Federalism, Not being a good citizen, Separation of Powers

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Civic responsibilities

Front

Voting for the people who you want to represent you would be an example of which of the 7 principles?

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Republicanism