1.5 Vocabulary Practice

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What is Checks and Balances?

Back

It's a system that stops any branch of government from having too much power by letting each branch control the others.

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What does 'Consent of the Governed' mean?

Back

It means a government is only allowed to use its power if the people agree to it.

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What is Democracy?

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It's a way of governing where people have the power to make decisions by voting.

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What is Due Process?

Back

It's the rule that the government must respect all your legal rights and treat you fairly.

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What is Federalism?

Back

Federalism is a way of governing a country where the national government shares power with smaller parts like states or provinces.

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What are Individual Rights?

Back

They are the freedoms each person has to live their life and achieve their goals without others or the government stopping them.

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What is Limited Government?

Back

A government system where the power is limited by laws and rules.

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What is Representative Government?

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It's a democracy where people choose leaders to make decisions for them.

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What is Republicanism?

Back

It's the idea that people have the power in a country that's a republic.

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What is the Rule of Law?

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It means everyone must follow the law, and the law should be applied fairly to everyone.