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8th Grade
03/15/2013

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Popular Sovereignty
Definition
The idea that people hold the power in government.(People power)
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Republic
Definition
(Party)-type of government in which people elect representatives who make laws
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Limited government
Definition
Govt with limited powers strictly defined by the Constitution (coin money)
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Federalism
Definition
idea that the powers of govt and the states.National,or federal.
A)Enumerated Powers-Specifically expressed,or written in the constitution-given to congress,the national govt(coin money)
B)Reserved Powers-powers that belong (or reserved for)the states(age of drivers license)
C)Concurrent powers-powers shared between the national govt and the states(road building)
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Separation of powers
Definition
Powers of govt are divided among three branches,or groups (executive,legislative and judicial)
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Checks and balances
Definition
The idea that each branch has the ability to check,or limit,the powers of the other branches
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Individual Rights
Definition
Are protected by 1st 10 amendments,the Bill Of Rights
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