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Unit I: Six Principles of the Constitution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Limited Government | Government of monarch (President) doesn't have all the power |
| Separation of Powers | There are divided regions of power (legislative, executive, and judicial), each serving a different purpose |
| Federalism | National and state gov't share power |
| Checks and Balances | prevents one branch from gaining too much power |
| Popular Sovereignty | rule by people, consent of governed |
| Judicial Review | Court has authority to determine whether or not laws and actions are invalid |