6 Principles of Government (3.4)

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The idea that the law applies to everyone equally.

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Rule of Law

Front

There are three branches of government, each with different powers. This idea is called:

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Separation of Powers

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Consent of the Governed means that the government only has the authority to lead if it has the support of...

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The People

Front

The idea that there are certain things that the government is NOT ALLOWED to do:

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Limited Government

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The Federal Government shares power with the states, and allows them to make their own laws. This is called:

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Federalism

Front

Under our system of Checks and Balances, what is being balanced?

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The powers of the three branches

Front

Only Congress can pass laws. Only the President has the authority to command the military. These are important examples of:

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Separation of Powers

Front

Virginia has the authority to set its own laws. This is because of: Democracy, Limited Government, Checks and Balances, Federalism

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Federalism

Front

Separation of Powers applies to the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Each branch of government has powers that can be used to keep the other two from becoming too powerful. This is called:

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Checks and Balances