Principles of Government Flashcard

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

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Popular Sovereignty

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What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

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each branch of government has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two

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Which branch does the President belong to?

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Executive Branch

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Supreme Court is....

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Judicial Branch

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Which principle of government does this picture represent? Options: Individual Rights, separation of powers, republicanisn, federalism

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separation of powers

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Which principle of government does this picture represent? Options: republicanism, individual rights, federalism, checks and balances

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republicanism

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Which principle of government does this picture represent? Options: checks and balances, limited government, federalism, popular sovereignty

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checks and balances

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Which principle of government does this picture represent? Options: individual rights, limited government, checks and balances, republicanism

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individual rights

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Which principle of government does this picture represent? Options: limited government, individual rights, checks and balances, federalism

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limited government

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

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individual rights