Limiting Government: A Study Guide

limiting Government Study Guide 1. Five limits of Government Constitution Rule of law Separation of power Consent of the Governed Rights of the Minority 2. Constitution Rule book for a country's government. Ex: Tells how a country's laws are made Ex: Tells how a government functions 3. Rule of Law Means laws are fair, enforced, and nobody is the above the law. EX: The laws apply to everyone, Even the president must follow the law 4. Separation of Power Divides power among several branches of government. Ex: No branch gets too much control, Each branch can check what the other branches can do 5. Rights of the Mi- Protects the rights of minority groups nority Ex: Limits power of the majority, makes sure everyone is treated fairly 6. Consent of the Governed Citizens give their permission to be governed Ex: Citizens have the right to vote, Citizens can even change the government 7. Events of Fujimori 1. Fujimori is elected president of Peru. 2. Fujimori tries to solve the economic crisis but runs into many obstacles. 3. Fujimiori dissolves Congress and say the Constitution can be ignored. 4. Fujimiori uses tanks and tear gas to stop Congress from meeting. 5. Fujimiori successfully solves the economic problems and terrorism troubles in Peru. 6. Scandal breaks out over illegal activity in Fujimori's government. 1/2 7. President Fujimori flees to Japan. 8. Fujimori is sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison. 8. Benefit of having 1. It is easier to make changes. one leader 2. There could be less disagreement and tension in government 3. Citizens would know what to expect because there would be less change. 4. It's easier to try new ideas that might not win support 9. Drawback of hav- 1.There is no way to control the leader ing one leader 2. It is too easy for a leader to abuse power and mistreat with total control people. 3. It could be hard to change bad ideas that aren't working 4. Citizens probably wouldn't have a say in their own government. 10. Consent Giving Permission 11. Enforcement Making sure something is done 12. Majority The largest group with in a whole group 2/2