Limited government
CLEP American Government, Chapter 34 Limited government Limited government is often mistaken for government that does very little. The stronger idea is government whose power comes from lawful authority, stays within a defined scope, and remains subject to enforceable checks. Enumerated powers, federalism, separated institutions, rights, elections, and judicial review set different kinds of boundaries. […]
Rule of law
CLEP American Government, Chapter 34 Rule of law Rule of law asks citizens to know the rule before government uses it against them and asks officials to remain bound by that same public framework. Written commands alone are not enough. A sound legal process uses prospective, generally applicable standards administered by authorized actors and open […]
