Principles of Government

Flashcards about principles of government.

Checks and Balances

A system where different branches of government can limit the power of other branches.

Judicial Review

The power of the judiciary to review and invalidate laws or actions that conflict with the Constitution.

Separation of Powers

The division of governmental power among different branches, typically legislative, executive, and judicial.

Federalism

A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

Limited Government

A principle that governmental power is restricted by law, usually in a written constitution.

Popular Sovereignty

The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

Rule of Law

The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.

Due Process

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.