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10 Cards in this Set
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Constitution |
A constitution is the rulebook for a country's government. A constitution usually explains what kind of government a country has and how that government functions. |
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The rule of law |
The rule of law means laws are fair, they're enforced, and nobody is above the law. |
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Separation of power |
Separation of power is dividing power among several branches of government. By dividing power, a country can make sure that no one person or part of government gets too much control. |
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Consent of governed |
When you give your consent, you are giving permission. The consent of the governed means that the citizens of a country give their permission to be governed. |
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Rights of the minority |
In a system where the citizens are the government because leaders are elected by voting, limiting government also means limiting the power of the majority. |
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Order and security |
Citizens feel safe during daily activities Police have procedures for dealing with crime Criminals face consequences |
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Legitimacy |
Citizens see the laws as worthy of following Citizens have input in the lawmaking process Citizens respect the law and see laws as fair |
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Checks and balances |
Power is divided among branches of government All branches function effectively The judicial system is independent from other branches Elected officials must answer to the people |
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Equal application of law |
Nobody is above the law, not even elected officials The judicial system treats everyone the same |
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Procedural fairness |
The government has rules for legal proceedings The government follows those rules The rules for legal proceedings are fair |
