7 Principles of Government

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Why do we have 3 branches of government instead of 1 branch?

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to limit power

Front

A system in which each branch of government limits the power of the other branch

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checks and balances

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We the people

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Divides power between federal, state, and local governments

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Federalism

Front

includes the three branches of government: Judicial Review, Republicanism, Limited Government, Separation of powers

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Separation of powers

Front

The Power of the president to VETO a bill is an example of:

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Checks and Balances

Front

Each branch having its own power is an example of

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Separation of Power

Front

Why did the framers of the Constitution place strict limits on the power of the government?

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They wanted to protect individual rights.

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These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges guaranteed to every citizen.

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Individual Rights

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This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law.

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Limited Government