The 7 Principles of Government (Basic)
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which principle? Each branch has power over the others, in order to keep one branch from becoming too powerful.
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checks and balances
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which principle? The belief in representative government.
Back
republicanism
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which principle? The federal government is divided into three branches instead of having one all-powerful branch.
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separation of powers
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which principle? People are born with natural rights. The government doesn't give them or take them away.
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individual rights
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which principle? The government can't do anything it wants. It is only allowed to do what the Constitution allows.
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limited government
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which principle? The national government shares power with the states.
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federalism
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which principle? The power is held by the many, the people!
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popular sovereignty
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