Government and Political Concepts Flashcards

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Authoritarianism

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Government has control over the people, with citizens having fewer rights and freedoms.

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Representative Democracy

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Citizens influence the government by electing officials to make government decisions.

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Limited government

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Government power is restricted to protect the rights of citizens.

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Federalism

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Power is divided between national and state governments.

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Checks and balances

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Each branch of government has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Power of the government comes from the people.

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Separation of powers

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Government power is divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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Consent of the governed

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People agree to give power to the government through elections, juries, and referendums.

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Referendum

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People vote to accept or reject a change to a law.

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Legislative Branch

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Makes the law; Congress, General Assembly, County Commissioners.