Essential Vocab

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Power of government comes from the people's consent. Example: Kansas and Nebraska citizens voting on slavery.

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Popular Sovereignty

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A country where power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with elected executives instead of a monarch.

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Republic

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A system of government dividing power between national and state levels.

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Federalism

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Power of government is limited by the Constitution; each branch has restrictions.

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Limited Government

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Popular system where people run their own government.

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Self-Government

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Limiting government powers by distributing them among legislative, judicial, and executive groups.

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Separation of Powers

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Agreement between government and people; rights given up for protection.

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Social Contract

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Right to fair laws; officials must enforce rules equally.

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Due Process

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All people must follow laws, enforced fairly.

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Rule of Law

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Fundamental rights granted at birth, essential for all (life, liberty, happiness).

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Natural Rights