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fundamental American
fudmental principles of American government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Popular Sovereignty: | The concept that the government's power comes from the people. |
| Limited Government: | The principle that government is not all-powerful and must operate within legal boundaries. |
| Rule of Law: | The idea that all people, including leaders, must follow the law. |
| Consent of the Governed: | The principle that citizens are the source of all government power, typically expressed through voting. |
| Federalism: | The division of power between the national government and state governments. |
| Separation of Powers: | The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) to limit any one branch from becoming too powerful. |
| Checks and Balances: | A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others. |
| Individual Rights: | Fundamental rights protected by the government, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. |
| Representative Government: | A system where people elect officials to make laws and conduct government on their behalf. |
| Majority Rule/Minority Rights: | Decisions are made by the majority, but the rights of the minority are protected. |
| The Constitution: | The supreme law of the land that sets up the government. |
| Declaration of Independence: | The document that announced the colonies' separation from Great Britain and stated that all men are created equal. |
| Articles of Confederation: | The first, weak governing document that was replaced by the Constitution. |
| legislative Branch: | the branch that makes laws |
| Executive Branch: | The branch that enforces laws |
| Judicial Branch: | The branch that interprets laws |
| Bill of Rights: | The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protecting individual freedoms. |
| Congress: | Composed of the Senate and House of Representatives. |
| President's Role: | Head of the executive branch and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. |
| Supreme Court: | The highest court in the U.S. that interprets the Constitution. |
| Amendment: | A formal change to the Constitution. |
| Due Process: | The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person. |
| Natural Rights: | Rights that all people are born with, often described as life, liberty, and property. |
| Federalist Papers: | Essays written to support the ratification of the Constitution. |
| Capitalism/Free Market: | The economic system of the United States. |
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