7 principles of the constitution Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Popular Sovereignty/power comes from people
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limited Gov/ gov is limited to constitution
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separation of powers/ Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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checks and balances/ each branch can limit the power of the other branches
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federalism/ power is divided between the national and state governments.
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republicanism/ people can elect representatives for government
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individual rights/ people have protected freedoms
