Government/Economics/U.S. Symbols

a system of governance where the government's power is restricted by law, usually in the form of a constitution.

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Majority Rule

• Limited Government

 a political ideal that everyone, including government officials, is subject to the same laws. It's based on the idea that no one is above the law, and that laws are enforced fairly and impartially

• Rule of Law

• Popular Sovereignty

• Taxes

• Minority Rights

a decision-making system where the option with the most support, usually over 50%, wins. It's a common method used in governments and democracies to choose between multiple options.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Majority Rule

• Savings

the rights and protections given to individuals and groups that are not part of the majority population. These rights are important in a democracy to ensure that the interests of minorities are respected and preserved.

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Capital

• Minority Rights

the idea that the government's responsibilities should be divided into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The purpose of separation of powers is to provide checks and balances, making it more difficult for the government to take concerted action.

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Economy

a system in the United States government that gives each branch of government the power to check the other two branches. The purpose of checks and balances is to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• Rule of Law

• Savings

• Checks and Balances-

• Separation of Powers

the idea that the government is based on the consent of the people and is subject to their will. It's a fundamental principle of democracy.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Economy

• Minority Rights

• Majority Rule

money that is set aside for future use, rather than spent immediately. 

• Savings

• Taxes

• Economy

• Capital

ways that the government can collect money from its citizens to pay for things that the people need

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Taxes

• Economy

the money a business uses to run, build, or grow. It can also refer to a business's net worth

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Capital