Checks & Balances
Definition
Each branch cannot out power the other so they each have the same power
Three Branches Rap - Smart Songs
Individual Rights
Definition
Rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Rap - Smart Songs
Limited Government
Defeniition
The constitution limits the power of the government by laws
School House Rock - Government - No More Kings
Separation of powers
Definition
Each branch has its own power (Articles of the constitution 1,2,and 3)
separation of power rap
Federalism
Definition
Powers are shared between the different levels of government
What is Federalism?