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Principles of The Constitution & Branches of Government

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The people are the source of all government authority.

Popular Sovereignty

15

President is responsible for executing, enforcing, and administering the law.

Separation of Powers

20

Congress must have a two-thirds vote in each house to override a veto.

Checks and Balances

5

Educational requirements vary state to state.

Federalism

10

Liberties and privileges guaranteed to each citizen

Individual Rights

15

Presidential appointees must be approved by the Senate

Checks and balances

15

"We the people of the United States…"

Popular Sovereignty

15

In Pennsylvania, people pay both a State and Federal Income Tax.

Federalism

25

Government may use only those powers given to it.

Limited Government

20

All treaties made by the President must be ratified (approved) by the Senate.

Checks and Balances

5

The power to govern comes from the people.

Popular Sovereignty

20

The people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government.

Popular Sovereignty

25

Congress makes laws for the nation.

Separation of Powers

10

The President and all other government officials must obey the law like all American citizens.

Limited Government

5

The powers of the national government are distributed among the three branches of government.

Separation of Powers

5

State and local governments supervise the public school system

Federalism

20

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