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What principle creates Congress, the President, and the judicial branch?
What principle creates Congress, the President, and the judicial branch?
Separation of Powers
List one power each branch of government contains.
List one power each branch of government contains.
Legislative Branch - writes the laws, Executive Branch - makes sure the laws are obeyed, Judicial Branch - makes sure the laws follow the Constitution
Why is power divided between the three branches of government?
Why is power divided between the three branches of government?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What are the first three words of the Constitution that signify the principle of Popular Sovereignty?
What are the first three words of the Constitution that signify the principle of Popular Sovereignty?
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Which principle of government emphasizes that power comes from the consent of the people?
Which principle of government emphasizes that power comes from the consent of the people?
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Which principle of government allows citizens to elect representatives to work for them in the government?
Which principle of government allows citizens to elect representatives to work for them in the government?
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Which principle of government limits the government's power to what is stated in the Constitution?
Which principle of government limits the government's power to what is stated in the Constitution?
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