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    The document discusses key concepts of United States government and civics, including: 1) Popular sovereignty - the people of the United States have a voice in government through voting for representatives, demonstrating the principle of republicanism. 2) Federalism - power is shared between state and national governments, with each having defined roles and responsibilities. 3) Separation of powers and check and balances - the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial) each have certain powers over the others to limit any one branch from becoming too powerful. 4) Limited government - the U.S. Constitution sets guidelines for what the national government can and cannot do. 5) Individual rights -

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    The document discusses key concepts of United States government and civics, including: 1) Popular sovereignty - the people of the United States have a voice in government through voting for representatives, demonstrating the principle of republicanism. 2) Federalism - power is shared between state and national governments, with each having defined roles and responsibilities. 3) Separation of powers and check and balances - the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial) each have certain powers over the others to limit any one branch from becoming too powerful. 4) Limited government - the U.S. Constitution sets guidelines for what the national government can and cannot do. 5) Individual rights -

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    Who gives the US government

    its power?

    The People
    PopularSovereignty

    How do the people of the United


    States have a voice in
    government policy and
    procedures?

    Which government has more


    power, the state or national?

    What are the branches of the US


    government and what is the
    purpose of different branches?

    What sets the guidelines and


    rules for what the national
    government can and cannot do?

    What are personal freedoms and


    how are they protected?

    How do the different branches of


    the US government limit the
    power of each branch?

    By voting for
    representatives
    Republicanism

    State and Federal


    governments
    share power
    Executive,
    Legislative &
    Judicial

    The U.S.
    Constitution

    Freedom of Speech,
    religion, etc.
    Bill of Rights

    One has power


    over the other
    branch-veto, etc.

    =
    Federalism

    Separation of
    Powers

    Limited Government

    Individual Rights

    Check and Balances

    Your parents
    voting for the
    mayor, governor
    or president.

    Kay Bailey
    Hutchinson is
    Texas senator in
    the US Senate.
    States set taxes
    on gasoline.
    The US
    government sets
    income tax.
    The legislature
    passes laws.
    The US
    government can
    have no powers
    beyond what are
    stated in the
    constitution.

    You have the


    right to practice
    any religion you
    wish.
    The president
    can veto a bill
    passed by
    Congress.

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