Constitutional Principles Flashcard

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The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

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federalism

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-Idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule)

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Popular Sovereignty

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Idea that government power is divided/shared between the national and state levels.

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Federalism

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Government power is separated into three branches.

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Separation of Powers

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Principle of US Gov’t: People = source of Gov’t Power; Gov’t exists only w/consent of People

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Popular Sovereignty

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System of overlapping powers of Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches that ensure no one branch is too powerful.

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Checks & Balances

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The legislature's ability to impeach the President is an example of...

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Checks & Balances

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Which principle is reflected below?
Every bill that passes both houses of legislature shall be presented to the governor, who may approve it, or send it back to the legislature.  If two-thirds or the legislature still wants the law passed they may approve it...

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Checks & Balances

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Only the Legislative branch can write laws. What principle does this statement illustrate?

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Separation of Powers

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Our government gains its power from consent of the people.

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Popular Sovereignty