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A system of government that is bound to certain principles of action by a state constitution. This system of government is dialectically opposed to pragmatism, on the basis that no state action can be made that conflicts with its constitution, regardless of the action's possible consequences.
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ReneAccording to the 10th amendment to the U.S. Consittution all powers not delegated to the federal government are delegated to the states or to the people. This ideally ensures that the federal government acts only within the constraints placed upon it by the Constitution and allows the states greater freedom and autonomy in dealing with themselves.
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What is the principle that suggests that the government must obey the law and may only do what the people have granted it?
limited government
In 1215 what document was signed that established the principle of limited government in the English speaking world?
The Magna Carta
What situation best illustrates how the principle of limited government aims to protect individuals rights?
Government is specifically for bidden from searching citizens houses without reason
A government operating on the principle that governmental power must be limited and that governmenT officials should be restrained in their exercise of power over individiduals is called?
It is called the "Supreme Court"
What is the guiding principle of the Constitution?
Well four of the guiding principles of the Constitution is popular sovereignty, separation of powers, check and balance, and limited government.
