Civics Unit 1 flash cards

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Popular Sovereignty

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Power resides with the People thought consent of the governed

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Republicism

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A form of government where citizens elect representatives

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Limited Government

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The government is restricted by the law and the constitution

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Federalism

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The division of all government between national, state, and local government

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Separation of powers

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The division of government into the legislative, executive, and judical branches

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Checks and Balances

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No branch of government can dominate others.

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Rule of Law

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Government actions must be consistent with currant laws

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Magna Carta

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Establishes that everyone even a king is subject to law

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English Common Law

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A Legal system based on judicial decisions rather than written laws.

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Charters of Virginia Company of London

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Gave basic rights and Set boundaries for the colonies