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Principles of Gov

Key Terms in Lesson

TermDefinition
Executive Branch Carries out laws
Popular Sovereignty Government gets authority from the people Political Power remains with the people
Federalism Powers distributed between state and federal government
Judicial Branch Interprets Laws
Checks and Balances Gives each branch of gov power to change or cancel acts of other branches
Separation of Powers Duties of gov separated
Judicial Review Power of courts to decide whether actions of government is unconstitutional
Limited government Prevent Gov from taking too much control
Legislative Branch Makes Laws
Supremacy Clause Constitution is supreme law of the land
Marbury v Madison Court case that put Judicial Review into action
Rule of Law Every member of society follows the law
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
Constitution A blueprint for government that establishes basic goals and principles of government
Republic State in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives
Articles Create structure of gov, states principles of the constitution
Preamble Introduction of the constitution, States goals of the constitution
Faction Group with common interest that could pose a threat to government and common people
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