Principles of the US Constitution Flashcards

LSN Government, Principles of the US Constitution

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