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The people are the source of all government authority.
Popular Sovereignty
President is responsible for executing, enforcing, and administering the law.
Separation of Powers
Congress must have a two-thirds vote in each house to override a veto.
Checks and Balances
Educational requirements vary state to state.
Federalism
Presidential appointees must be approved by the Senate
Checks and balances
"We the people of the United States…"
Popular Sovereignty
In Ohio, people pay both a State and Federal Income Tax.
Federalism
Government may use only those powers given to it.
Limited Government
All treaties made by the President must be ratified by the Senate.
Checks and Balances
The power to govern comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
The President and all other government officials must obey the law like all American citizens.
Limited Government
The powers of the national government are distributed among the three branches of government.
Separation of Powers
State and local governments supervise the public school system
Federalism
The President is commander in chief of the military
Separation of Powers
States can make marriage laws for their state.
Federalism
Amendment 19 gave women the right to vote.
Popular Sovereignty
