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PrinciplesofConst.

principles& examples

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Which principle means "the people rule"? popular sovereignty
Which principle is based on the belief that people use their power by voting? republicanism
Which principle is a system of government where power is divided between the national/federal govt. & the states? federalism
Which principle is the division of power into 3 branches? separation of powers
Which principle means each branch can control the powers of the other branches? checks & balances
Which principle says that citizens & government officials must all obey the law? limited government
Which principle says we have a Bill of Rights to protect our freedoms so the government can't take them away? individual rights
In 2012 voters in the U.S.A. will elect a President is an example of? republicanism/popular sovereignty
The President & all other govt. officials must obey the law is an example of? limited government
Congress makes the laws is an example of? separation of powers
President can veto (refuse to sign) a law passed by Congress is an example of? checks & balances
State & local governments supervise the public schools is an example of? federalism
Congress can't make a law violating freedom of speech is an example of? individual rights
"Rule of Law" says no one is above the law & is an example of? limited government
The Supreme Court interprets & applies the law is an example of? separation of powers
At the President's request, Congress declares war is an example of? checks & balances
The state of Wisconsin cannot declare war is an example of? federalism
People exercise their right to protest is an example of? individual rights
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