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7 Cards in this Set
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Popular Sovereignty |
A government ruled by the people ex. we have means to remove the President if he does not do the will of the people. |
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Republicanism |
The people exercise their power by voting for representatives. ex. We elect representatives to the U.S. House and Senate, rather than voting directly on everything. |
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Federalism |
A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller units, such as states ex. National vs. State vs. City governments. |
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Checks and Balances |
Each branch of government can exercise some power over the others. ex. The President can veto an act of Congress. |
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Separation of Powers |
The division of government. No one branch is given all the power. ex. We have the Legislative (Congress), Executive (President) and Judicial (Supreme Court) branches. |
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Limited Government |
Everyone, citizens and government leaders, must obey the rule of law ex. The President can be impeached for breaking laws. |
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Individual Rights |
Personal liberties or freedoms the government cannot take away. ex. Freedom of Speech, of the Press, etc. |
