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Which branch has the power to override a veto?
Legislative
Which branch has the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial
Rights that are specifically granted to citizens and must be protected by the government.
Individual Rights
What French philosopher is credited for Separation of Powers?
Baron Charles de Montesquieu
The power of the government is divided to prevent the abuse of power is an example of which principle? 
Separation of Powers
The idea that no one is above the law.  This is an example of what principle? 
limited government
The first written constitution in the colonies. 
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
This institution gave the framers the idea of creating a representative assembly.
Virginia House of Burgesses
What are the 2 houses in Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
Where did we get the idea of limited government? (document)
Magna Carta
Freedom or religion, speech, press, petition and assembly are examples of what principle?
Individual Rights
Which principle is reflected?
Checks and Balances
Which principle is reflected?
Checks and Balances
What principle is reflected?
Federalism
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
The president has the power to veto a bill is an example of what principle?
Checks and Balances
People elect their representatives
Republicanism
"We the People" is an example of what principle?
Popular Sovereignty