Texas History - Final Review

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Which principle of government limits the actions of the government by listing the specific powers it does and does not have?

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Limited government

Front

Which principle of government guarantees personal freedoms and protections?

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Individual rights

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Which principle of government divides the government into three branches, each in charge of one job?

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Separation of powers

Front

Which principle of government ensures that no branch is more powerful than the others and can be 'checked up on'?

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Checks and balances

Front

Which principle of government allows the people to pick their representatives?

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Republicanism

Front

Which principle of government states that political power comes from the people?

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Popular sovereignty

Front

Which principle of government reserves all rights not specifically claimed in the Constitution for the states?

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Federalism

Front

Which principle of government ensures that the people rule through their elected officials?

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Republicanism

Front

Which principle of government ensures that the government's power is divided among different branches?

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Separation of powers

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Which principle of government ensures that the government cannot exceed its power as defined by the constitution? Options: Popular sovereignty, Federalism, Limited government, Separation of powers

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Limited government