Understanding Government Principles

Understanding Government Principles

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Separation of Powers

Back

The responsibility of government is divided into three equal branches

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Checks and Balances

Back

Ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful. The branches can check what the other branches are doing

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Federalism

Back

Power is divided between national and state governments

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Popular Sovereignty

Back

The power of government comes from the people because the people can vote

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Legislative Branch

Back

Congress makes the laws

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Executive Branch

Back

The President enforces the laws

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Judicial Branch

Back

The Supreme Court interprets the laws

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