Chapter 3 Section 4
Representative Democracy – a government in which the citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf Republic – any representative government headed by a president or similar leader, not a king or queen Popular Sovereignty – the power of the government comes from the citizens
Rule of Law – the idea that the law applies to everybody, even those that govern Separation of Powers – Splitting the authority of government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches Checks and Balances – a system where each branch of government is able to limit the powers of the others
Federalism – a form of government in which power is divided between the national and state governments Enumerated (Expressed) Powers – powers that are given only to the national (federal) government in the constitution Reserved Powers – powers that only the state government can have
Concurrent Powers – Powers that are shared between the federal government and the state government
Popular Sovereignty Rule of Law Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Federalism
Voting
By providing the citizens with the opportunity to vote
They divided the government into 3 branches And create a system of checks and balances so the branches can control one another
Baron de Montesquieu
Print and Coin Money Regulate International Trade Establish a Postal System Govern US Territories and Admit New States Pass all Necessary and Proper Laws for governing the United States
Provide for the Safety and Health of the State’s Citizens Regulate Trade and Commerce in the State Establish Local Government Conduct Elections Establish Public School Systems
Enforce the Laws Establish Courts Collect Taxes Borrow Money Provide for the General Welfare of the People
The Federal Law is followed ◦ Supremacy Clause!!!!!!!