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2.a Fundamental Principles of Government
Principles of US Government
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8th Grade
10/21/2010
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Term
CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED 
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People are the source of any and all government power
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LIMITED GOVERNMENT
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Government is not all-powerful and may do
only those things people have given it power to do.
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DEMOCRACY
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In a democratic system of government, the
people rule.
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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
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In a representative system of government,
people elect office holders to make laws and
conduct government on their behalf.
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RULE OF LAW
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The government and those who govern are bound by the law.
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