Government Systems and Principles Flashcard

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What is the system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch to prevent any one branch from having too much power?

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Checks and balances

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Consent (in a classroom setting)

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Permission for the project to happen or agreement to participate in it

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Democracy

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A system where the supreme power is vested in the people

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In a school election, students are voting to decide on a new policy for the cafeteria menu. In which form of government are policies and laws decided by a majority of all those eligible to vote?

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Direct democracy

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What is the system called that combines both central and regional authorities in a government model?

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A mode of government combining central and regional governments

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What does it mean for Nora to "govern"?

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To conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state

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What is indirect democracy?

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A system where citizens elect individuals to make decisions on their behalf

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What is a limited government?

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A government with powers delegated by law

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What does popular sovereignty mean in a school election?

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A government based on the consent of the people

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What is a representative government?

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A system where citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf