Impotant Ideas Incorporated Flashcards
1
Q
Checks and Balances
A
All branches need to work together so government can maintain balance and function
2
Q
Separation of Powers
A
Power is divided into 3 branches- no branch has all power
3
Q
Popular sovereignty
A
Ideas people rule
Classical liberalism- freedom, importance of individual, democracy
4
Q
Republicanism
A
People are represented by officials that they elect.
Civic republicanism-citizens participate in process
5
Q
Federalism
A
Power is divided between states, central government & state government
6
Q
Limited government
A
Everyone must obey law
