gov. vocab

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Power and authority of government comes from the people.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The government can only do what the people allow.

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Limited Government

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Document describing the authority and organization of government; the highest law of the land.

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Constitution

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Power divided among 3 branches of government.

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Separation of Powers

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Intro to US Constitution outlining government purposes

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Preamble

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First 10 amendments of the Constitution protecting rights.

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Bill of Rights

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System of elected or appointed citizens making, enforcing, and interpreting laws for a community, state, or country.

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Government

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Principles that all, including officials, must obey laws

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Rule of Law

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Change or addition to the Constitution

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Amendment

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Entitlements of an individual person

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Individual Rights