5 Princibles Flashcards
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Separation of powers
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Government divided into 3 branches each within its own powers
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Checks and balances
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Each branch has the power go limit each other
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Limited government
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The government only has the powers that the constitution gives it
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Popular sovereignty
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Government gets authority from the people
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Federalism
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Division of powers between national and state governments
