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American Government - Coggle Diagram
American Government
Federal-tier of government that overrules the others in a federal system - most powerful - national government - Washington D.C.
Enumerated or Delegated powers-Specifically granted to the federal government in Article 1. Includes the power to coin money, regulate commerce, declare war, raise and maintain armed forces, and establish a Post Office
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Local-the administration of a town, county, or district with representatives elected by those who live there.
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Democracy-system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state; typically through elected representatives
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Popular Sovereignty-Authority for government flows from the people and they rule through their representatives
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Federalism-Power is divided between the national and state governments limiting central power (Located in the 10th amendment)
Separation of Powers-Each branch of government has its own responsibilities and limitations (Articles 1, 2, and 3)
Checks and Balances-Each of the three branches of government exercises flows from the people and they rule through their representatives
Limited Government-Powers of government are restricted by the Constitution (Articles 1, 2, and 3)
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Executive-the part of the federal government that’s made up of the president, vice president, and the Cabinet
Judicial-ensures that the laws and actions of other branches agree with the Constitution of the U.S.