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History Kite Vocab
Kite Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Popular Sovereignty | A government in which the people rule |
| Limited Government | Government does not have unlimited powers, certain powers are specifically denied to the government |
| Republicanism | People have power by electing representatives to serve in government and make decisions on their behalf |
| Federalism | a system of government in which power is divided/shared between central government and states governments |
| Separation of Powers | Government is divided into three branches and each branch has specific powers |
| Checks and Balances | Each Branch of government can exercise checks, or controls over the other branches |
| Indiviual Rights | Citizens are guaranteed certain rights |