The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches.

Constitution Unit Review

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Melissa Garcia
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Back
checks and balances
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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the part of government that interprets the laws
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judicial
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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the lawmaking part of government
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legislative
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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federalism
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the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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the idea that the government’s authority comes from the people
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popular sovereignty
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A key constitutional principle that divides the functions of government among three branches.
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Separation of power
7.
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Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?
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Federalists
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