Federal government & state governments share power.

A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.

Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?

The city officers were elected by the people on the January ballot. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

The Legislative Branch makes the laws; the Executive Branch enforces the laws; the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

Basic rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

The federal government taxes the income of all citizens. State governments also have the power to tax the citizens of their states.

Government leaders must follow all the laws that citizens do. This is so they do not trample on citizens' rights.