Separating the Powers Power to the People Power to the government
50
What is the three branches
Executive, legislative, and judicial.
100
What is limited government
Gives citizens more control on how they shape their local policy, and more importance is given to the local government.
100
What is ratify
To approve a document making it valid.
100
What is separation of powers
It's the division of a whole country's power separated into three branches the executive, legislative,and judicial branch.
200
What is popular sovereignty
Authority is sustained and created by the peoples consent.
200
What is amend
To make small changes to text making it more accurate.
150
What is checks and balances
A system in which allows each branch to prevent any one branch from having to much power.
300
What is individual rights
Rights held by individual people.
300
What is republicanism
The practice of those who think republic is the best type of government.
200
What is the executive branch
The part of the government that has the daily responsibility and authority to administer the country.
400
What is civic virtue
habits of an individual that are claimed to benefit the success of the community.
400
What is federalism
The federal system of government.






Principles of Constitution Vocabulary

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