Basic Government Concepts

Basic Government Concepts

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Social Studies

7th Grade

Hard

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Kesha Rasnick

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Fundamental

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basic, essential (as in a foundation)

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Principles

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basic truths or laws on which others can be founded

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Limited Government

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the government must follow the law and cannot do whatever it wants.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Popular Sovereignty

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the people have the power. Citizens make decisions through voting and participation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Federalism

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power is shared between the national government and the state governments.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Republicanism

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people elect leaders to represent them and make decisions on their behalf.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Separation of Powers

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government power is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Checks and Balances

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each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches to prevent abuse of power.