Fundamental Principlies of the Constitution

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Checks and balances

Power of each branch to limit the actions of others. Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.

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Limited Government

There are things the government is not permitted to do. The constitution prevents the gov. For taking rights

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Popular Sovereignty

The authority of the government comes from the people

Consent of the governed .

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Separation of powers

Divides the government into 3 branches and prevents concentration of power

Legislative makes laws

Executive enforces laws

Judicial interprets laws

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Federalism

Power divides between states and national government.

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Judicial review

Power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the president unconstitutional.

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