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Principles of the US Constitution Flashcards

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LSN Government, Principles of the US Constitution

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508392536Popular SovereigntyThe idea that political authority belongs to the people
508392537Judicial ReviewThe power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional.
508392538Separation of PowersThe constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
508392539Checks and BalancesThe system where each branch of government exercises some control over the others.
508392540Limited GovernmentThe idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.
508392541Due Process of LawAll the procedures for fair treatment that must be carried out whenever a citizen is accused of a crime.
508392542Rule of LawA principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern and those who are wealthy and powerful.
508392543Majority RuleA system in which the ideas and decisions supported by the most people are followed.
508392544FederalismThe division of power between the national and state governments.
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