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