Set: Principles of the Constitution

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TermDefinition
popular sovereigntyrule by the people
federalismstates share power with the national government (but the national government has supreme power)
separation of powersdividing responsibility among 3 branches prevents any 1 branch from acquiring too much power
checks and balanceseach government branch is permitted to exercise some control over the other two
judicial reviewcourts have power to declare laws invaalid if they're a violation of the Constitution
limited governmentConstitution restricts actions of the government by specifically describing its power and listing powers the government doesn't have

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Terms 6
Creator Nikki
Created September 26, 2007
Group US Government/Economics
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  1. limited government Constitution restricts actions of the government by specifically describing its power and listing powers the government doesn't have - 2 misses
  2. judicial review courts have power to declare laws invaalid if they're a violation of the Constitution - 1 miss
  3. federalism states share power with the national government (but the national government has supreme power) - 1 miss
  4. popular sovereignty rule by the people - 1 miss