1. Chapter 7

2. Popular Sovereignty Definition:
Governmental power that stays with the people.
Example:
The Declaration of Independence states that governments derive their powers from “the consent of the governed.”
“Governed” are the people
The people need to consent or “approve” what the government can do.

3. Republicanism Definition:
Favoring a government where the supreme power lies with the people.
Favoring a republic, or represented democracy
We pick representatives to make and carry out decisions we, the people, would like to see happen.

4. Federalism Definition:
Favoring a government where the supreme power is divided and shared between the state and federal government.

5. The Federal System The Federal System National Government
Coin Money
Provide an army and navy
National & State Governments
Enforce laws
Establish courts Collect taxes
State Governments
Establish local government systems
Conduct elections
Establish public schools

6. Limited Government Definition:
The Constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have.

7. Limited Government Separation of Powers
Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibility
Three Branches are:
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch

8. Limited Government Checks and Balances:
Each branch of government holds some control over two branches.
Example:
Supreme Court can find a law unconstitutional.

9. Limited Government Individual Rights
Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
Example:
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Religion, and the right to a trial by jury.

10. Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
The Rights of American Citizens
Due Process
Equal Protection
Basic Freedoms
Limits on Rights
Citizen Participation
Duties
Responsibilities
Flag Etiquette

11. Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
Due Process
Government must follow procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution.

12. Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
Equal Protection
All Americans, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs, have the right to be treated the same under the law.

13. Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
Basic Freedoms
First Amendment rights

14. Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
Citizen Participation
Citizen: a person who owes loyalty to and is entitled to the protection of a state or nation.
Naturalization: a person of foreign birth can also become a citizen

15. Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
Duties
Things we are required to do by law.
Responsibilities
Things we should do, but are not required to by law.