USVA Government SOL 4c

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The US Constitution says the powers of the 3 branches (leg, ex, jud) are divided. What is this called?

Division of power between the states and national government is known as

Gov't officials are bound by the law

What basic principle prevents one branch in the gov't from getting too powerful?

What basic principle states that the government is very powerful but it cannot do all things?

Prince William County government wants to raise taxes to build a new library. The citizens get to vote on whether they do or do not want this. What is this an example of?

The police cannot enter your house without a warrant. This is an example of

In our government, leaders are not all powerful (limited) and can only do those things that the _____ have given them the power to do.