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federalism |
Describes the fact that some powers are delegated (federal) while others are reserved (states)
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Marbury v. Madison |
established the Supreme Court's power of JUDICIAL REVIEW |
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popular sovereignty |
The words "We the people" in the Preamble establish the Constitution's authority on the basis of this |
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the people |
According to the doctrine of popular sovereignty, supreme power rests with these |
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divine right theory |
Social contract theory was developed during the Enlightenment as a reaction against this idea |
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social contract theory |
According to this theory, the state exists to serve the will of the people. |
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John Locke |
Philosopher most closely associated with American ideas about social contract theory of government |
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personal income tax |
Most of the federal government's revenue comes from this |
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free enterprise |
Private ownership, competition, and profit are key elements of this |
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the Bill of Rights |
Its purpose is to guarantee the rights of individuals |
