7 Principles of Government
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Citizens elect senators to serve in Washington, D.C. | Republicanism
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The national government conducts foreign policy | Federalism
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The constitution outlines our plan of government and restricts its power | Limited Government
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"WE the people....do ordain and establish this Constitution." | Popular Sovereignty
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Congress may impeach judges and the president | Checks and Balances
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The Judicial Branch interprets the law | Separation of Power
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The president can pardon persons convicted of a crime | Separation of Power
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State government have the power to pass marriage laws within their states | Federalism
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The court has the power to judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional) | Checks and Balances
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The Executive branch as the responsibility to carry out the law | Separation of Power
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Government is by the consent of the governed | Popular Sovereignty
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Citizens have the right to bear arms | Individual Rights
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Only the federal government can coin money | Federalism
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Freedom of Religion | Individual Rights
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Government officials are never above the law | Limited Government
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Congress can override a presidential veto by 2/3 vote in each house | Checks and Balances
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Congressmen should keep in mind the interests of the constituents (voters) | Republicanism
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Both the Federal and State government can impose taxes | Federalism
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All the power flows from the people | Popular Sovereignty
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The Legislative Branch makes the laws | Separation of Power
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