A.G. - Constitution Principles (2024)

Front

Power is divided between the federal government and state governments

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Federalism

Front

Power is divided among three equal branches of government

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Separation of Powers

Front

Government governs with the consent of the governed

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

All persons, even those with political power, are subject to the law

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Rule of Law

Front

Government may only exercise those power granted to it

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Limited Government

Front

Each branch can act to restrain the other branches

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Checks & Balances

Front

The federal and state governments both have the power to enforce laws within their territories.

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Federalism

Front

The president vetoes a law passed by Congress.

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Checks & Balances

Front

What principle describes Congress approving the federal budget and the executive branch being responsible for spending it?

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Separation of Powers

Front

What principle allows states to regulate commerce within their states while only Congress regulates commerce between states and with other countries?

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Federalism