| Term | Definition |
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| checks and balances | A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power |
| What are the 6 basic principles of government? | 1 - popular sovereignty,2 - Limited government, 3 - separation of powers, 4 - Checks and balances 5 - Judicial review 6 - Federalism |
| Popular Sovereignty | The government is based upon the consent of the people |
| Limited Government | The constitition limits the actions of the government by listing the powers it does and does not have |
| Separation of Powers | Each branch has it's own responsibilities - the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government |
| Judicial Review | The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of local states or national governments invalid if they violate the constitution |
| Federalism | a system in which power is divided between the national and state governments |
| What are the branches of government? | legislative, executive, and judicial |
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