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Principles of Government & Influences

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