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| The people are the source of power |
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| "Rule of Law" implicitly states what the government can and cannot do |
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| legislative(law making), executive(law enforcing) and judicial(law interpreting) powers, separate branchs of government |
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| the principle of checks and balances is the idea that each separtate branch |
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| power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of government actions. |
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| (state and Fed) a division of power exist between the central or national government and various state or local |
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| Provide for public safety |
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| Regulate interstate and foreign commerce |
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| Negotiate treaties with foreign countries |
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| Guarantee cival rights and liberties |
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| Construct and maintain roads |
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| establish local government |
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| Regulate marriage, divorce, and adoption |
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| Regulate intrastate commerce |
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| Provide fire and police protection |
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| Enact license requirements |
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