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American Government

The Basic Principles

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All the power of the government comes from the people is which basic principle? #1 popular sovereignty
What basic principle is also know as the rule of law where even the president must obey the law? #2 limited government
People give the government power through the Constitution is also know as? #1 popular sovereignty
The division of power into three different branches keeps a strong central government from becoming too powerful is called? #3 separation of powers
The division of power between the central/national government and the states to keep each other from getting too strong is called? #6 federalism
To ensure that no branch of the federal government becomes too powerful is known as which of the 6 basic principles? #4 checks and balances
Which principle does the Supreme Court decide whether laws passed by Congress are constitutional or in accordance with the Constitution? #5 judicial review
The principle that says: Government must obey the law is called? #2 limited government
Separating the power to make laws, from the power to enforce, and the power to review them prevents the misuse of governmental authority is principle? #3 separation of powers
Each branch (legislative, executive, and judicial) has its own powers, which no other branch can assume. This is principle? #4 checks and balances
If the courts declare something as unconstitutional- they’re saying its illegal, null and void, or no force or effect…meaning that a governmental action is violating the constitution. Name the principle. #5 judicial review
What principle says in our system, the national government has ultimate authority, but states have a lot to say in what goes on as well? #6 federalism
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