Unit 1 Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units
  2. 4. The principle that governmental authority is derived from the people
  3. 5. Emphasizes limited participation in politics and civil society. Elected representatives make decisions.
  4. 8. Powers exercised by Congress that are not expressly granted but deemed necessary and proper
  5. 13. Powers granted to the federal government that are listed expressly in the constitution
  6. 14. A system for controlling government power by restraining certain actions of other branches
  7. 15. The concept that people surrender power to the state in exchange for protection
Down
  1. 1. Philosopher who argued for a Leviathan to hold society together
  2. 3. Wanted states to have more power and believed a bill of rights was necessary
  3. 6. Powers that the states have authority over
  4. 7. Powers that can be exercised by both the state and national government
  5. 9. English Philosopher who theorized natural rights and the right to rebel against an unjust government
  6. 10. The best way to protect against the violence of factions is with a large federal republic
  7. 11. Separation of powers & checks & balances protects against tyranny
  8. 12. Argued that a free republic cannot govern over a country as large as the United States & States that the government officers would control the people and abuse their power