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American Government - Coggle Diagram
American Government
Principles of the Constitution
Separation of Powers
3 branches, each responsible for its own thing
Checks and Balances
Each of the 3 branches of government exercises some control over the others, sharing power among them
Popular Sovereignty
Government powers come from the people
Republicanism
Not a direct democracy, elect people to represent us
Federalism
National government > State government > Local government. Each limited to what it can do.
Limited Government
Powers of government are restricted by the constitution
Checks & Balances
Impeachment
removed from office
Override
2/3 majority in both house and senate confirm appointments
Nomination/Appointment
judges, federal
Veto
goes back to legislative, saying no
Judicial Review
is it constitutional? laws and executive orders
Declaration of Independence
Equality
All men are created equal.
Civic Duty
Individuals have a civic duty to defend these rights for themselves and others.
Natural Rights
People have certain inalienable rights, including Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Popular Sovereignty
That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, meaning the government serves the people, that is its primary purpose, and derives its power directly from them.
3 Branches
Legislative
Make laws
Congress & Senate
Judicial
evaluates laws
Supreme Court Justice & Chief Justice
Executive
carries out laws (enforce)
President & VP