FLIPRCS Review Game

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Power is divided between the Federal and State governments to prevent the Fed Gov from abusing power

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Federalism

Front

The government has to follow rules, just like ordinary people

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Limited Government

Front

The Bill of Rights protects our personal freedoms, also known as our -

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Individual rights

Front

The People, and not a king, have the power to vote, write laws, and control the government

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

We vote for representatives to make our laws. If we didn't have representatives, the government would be chaos!

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Republicanism

Front

No branch can get too powerful - there is always a way for one branch to stop another branch (like a veto or impeachment)

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Checks and Balances

Front

Our government has 3 branches and they all do different things - Legislative writes laws, Executive enforces laws, Supreme Court examines laws

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Separation of Powers

Front

Which 2 principles of government ensure that government does not become too powerful? Separation of Powers & Checks and balances, Republicanism & Limited government, Constitution & Popular Sovereignty, FLIPRCS & Individual Rights

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Separation of Powers & Checks and balances