Civics Economics Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards
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people are the source of the government's power
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Popular Sovereignty
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representative democracy, people elect representatives
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Republicanism
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power is shared between the central and state government
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Federalism
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no one group has too much power
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Separation of Powers
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power is checked and balanced
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Checks and Balances
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everyone must obey the law
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Limited Government
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personal rights that can't be removed
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Individual Rights
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mutual agreement, each side sacrifices a little
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Compromise
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still used, still changing, still interpreted differently
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Living Document
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peace within the country
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Domestic Tranquility
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military for the whole country
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Common Defense
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why the Constitution was written, thesis
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Preamble
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our children/future
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Posterity
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makes laws
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Legislative Branch
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enforces laws
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Executive Branch
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Interprets laws
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Judiciary Branch
