Understanding Constitutional Principles Set 1

Front

Popular Sovereignty

Back

Power from the people

Front

Limited Government

Back

Government powers restricted by law

Front

Separation of Powers

Back

Division into branches

Front

Checks and Balances

Back

Each branch limits others

Front

Federalism

Back

Shared power between national and state

Front

Individual Rights

Back

Personal freedoms protected

Front

Republicanism

Back

Citizens elect representatives

Front

Amendment Process

Back

Changing the Constitution