dividing powers between the state and national government. - answer Federalism
dividing powers among the 3 branches of government. - answer Separation of
Powers
Powers that each branch is given to keep the other branches under control. - answer
Checks and Balances
Check and balance that the courts have to declare laws of congress and actions of the
president unconstitutional. - answer Judicial Review
The form of gov. in which the people choose leaders to make decisions for them. -
answer Representative Democracy
Our gov's power is limited by the constitution and the bill of rights. - answer Limited
Government
Everyone must follow the laws no matter who they are. - answer Rule of Law
Each person has rights as well as responsibilities such as paying taxes and voting. -
answer Individual Rights and Responsibilities
the people give the gov. the right to rule. - answer Consent of the Governed
More than half the people choose the leaders and influence the gov. - answer
Majority Rule
Rule by the people. - answer Popular sovereignty
The 14th ammendment guarantees that all people are equally treated by the
government. - answer Equal Protection
The government can take your land or property for public use, gov. must compensate or
pay the owner for the property. - answer Eminent Domain
People accused of crimes must receive a trial. - answer Bill of Attainder
laws that punish people for actions before the action was illegal. - answer Ex Post
Facto Laws
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