7 Principles of the Constitution – Flashcards
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Popular Sovereignty
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People rule; people elect people to represent them.
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Republicanism
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The U.S. is a republic. The people exercise their power by voting for representatives.
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Federalism
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Power is shared between the State and National government.
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Federalism
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Power is shared between the State and National government.
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Separation of Powers
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No one branch has too much power, it is spread out among 3 branches
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Limited Government
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The government only has the powers given to it by the constitution.
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Checks and Balances
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Ensures that the branches of government work together and no one branch has too much power.
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Individual Rights
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Rights that the government cannot take away. Bill of Rights.
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Individual Rights
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Rights that the government cannot take away. Bill of Rights.
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Individual Rights
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Rights that the government cannot take away. Bill of Rights.
