VOCAB Flashcards
1
Q
Checks & Balances
A
System that allows each branch of government to limit powers of other branches
2
Q
Majority Rule
A
More people means more power
3
Q
Popular Sovereignty
A
the idea that the gov.’s authority comes from the people
4
Q
Separations of Powers
A
Divides the function of gov. among the 3 branches to prevent any branch from becoming to powerful
5
Q
Separation of Church and State
A
Keeping Church and State completely separate
6
Q
Elastic Clause
A
Gives Congress the flexibility needed to do its job
7
Q
Unicameral
A
1 house
8
Q
Bicameral
A
2 houses
9
Q
Veto
A
to stop an official action
