SS.7.CG.1.1

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What is the principle of the federal government according to the U.S. Constitution that allows each branch to limit the power of the others?

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Checks and Balances

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being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others

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civic participation

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the good characteristics, attitudes, practices, and activities of participants in a political system. Examples of civic virtues include: civility, cooperation, volunteerism, courage, self-discipline, tolerance, wisdom, contributions, humility, integrity, justice, perseverance, respect, responsibility, etc

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civic virtue

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a form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens

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constitutional republic

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a system of government in which political power is held by the people; can be direct (each individual person makes decisions) or indirect (people elect representatives to make decisions)

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democracy

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the individuals at the Constitutional Convention who developed the U.S. Constitution and the framework for America’s government

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Framers

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a sense of value in one’s life

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individual worth

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the condition of being morally correct or fair

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justice

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persons responsible for making or amending laws

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legislative bodies

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the act of taking full accountability for one’s actions, decisions, and thoughts

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personal responsibility