Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
popular sovereignty
A
government can only govern with the consent of the governed
2
Q
limited government
A
the government can only do the powers given by the people
3
Q
constitutionalism
A
government conducted according to constitutional principles
4
Q
rule of law
A
the government and its officers are not above the law
5
Q
separation of powers
A
basic powers are distributed between 3 independent branches
6
Q
checks and balances
A
each branches has restraints by other branches
7
Q
veto
A
reject
