Constitutional Principles

Front

What is the system that ensures that the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government can limit each other's powers?

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Checks and Balances

Front

Each branch of government checks each other to keep a balance of power.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Government officials are limited to only certain powers as stated in the Constitution.

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Limited Government

Front

Idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule)

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Separating a government's power into 3 branches of government.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Both houses are required to pass a bill, and the President may veto any bill. This reflects:

Back

Checks & Balances

Front

Only the Legislative branch can write laws.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Our government gains its power from consent of the people.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

If government officials break the law, they can be arrested like anyone else.  This reflects:

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Limited Government

Front

The National Government can declare war and coin money.  The state government can set sales taxes and the speed limit.  Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

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Federalism