Constitution Flashcard

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Amend (in the context of the Constitution)

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Changing the Constitution

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What is the principle of "Checks and balances"?

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Each branch can limit the actions of the other two

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Federalism

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Division of power between the federal government and the states

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Limited government

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The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it

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Popular sovereignty

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The people are the primary source of the government’s authority

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What is the "Separation of powers"?

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Powers of government divided into legislative, executive, and judicial branches

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Rule of law

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All people must follow the laws, including the President

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Individual Rights

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Things people believe they should be free to do without restriction

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Domestic

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At home

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Tranquility

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Peace and calm