1. Principles of Government Review Unit 3

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3. The people elect representatives. Republicanism

4. To prevent any single group from gaining too much authority. Separation of Powers

5. Each branch can limit the power of the other two. Checks and Balances

6. The people hold the final authority in government. Popular Sovereignty

7. The government has only those powers granted by the constitution. Limited Government

8. These are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights Individual Rights

9. Allows the people of each state to deal with their needs in their own way. Federalism

10. The President can veto a bill passed by Congress. Checks and Balances

11. Congress passes laws. Separation of Powers

12. The Senate must confirm Presidential appointments. Checks and Balances

13. Representatives hold the power to make laws and conduct government. Republicanism

14. Each branch of government has its own functions and powers. Separation of Powers

15. Consent of the governed. Popular Sovereignty

16. Freedom of speech, for example. Individual Rights

17. Shows that no one is above the law. Limited Government

18. This helps to maintain a balance of power between the 3 branches. Checks and Balances

19. The power to govern is shared between the national and state governments. Federalism

20. Judges interpret laws. Separation of Powers

21. These are expanded on in #11 – 27. Individual Rights

22. THE END