Limiting Government Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Costitution
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A constitution is the rule book for a country’s government. It explains what kind of government a country has and how that government functions.
2
Q
Rule of Law
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The rule of law means laws are fair, they’re enforced, and nobody is above the law
3
Q
Separation of power
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Separation of power is divided power among several branches of government. This makes sure that no one person or part of government is able to have too much control over
4
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Consent of governed
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Consent of governed means that citizens of a country give their permission to be governed by the country’s government.
5
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Rights of the Minority
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The rights of the minority means protecting the rights of small or unpopular groups regardless of what the majority believes.
