

Principles of Government
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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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Hard
Meaghan Rouck
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Limited government
Back
A government that only has the powers the people give it.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Republicanism
Back
A system where people elect leaders to make decisions and laws for them.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Federalism
Back
A way of sharing power between the national government and the states.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Checks and balances
Back
A system where each branch of government can stop the others from becoming too powerful.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Separation of powers
Back
Dividing government into three branches: legislative (make laws), executive (carries out laws), and judicial (interprets laws).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Popular sovereignty
Back
The idea that the people have the power and give government its authority.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rule of law
Back
Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.
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