7 Major Principles

• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers

The Constitution limits the actions of the government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have.

• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Individual Rights
• Limited Government

Each of three branches of government has its own responsibilities.

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism
• Checks and Balances

A system of government in which the power is divided between the state and national governments.

• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

Each branch of government has some control over the other two branches.

• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism
• Checks and Balances

Basic freedoms and rights of all citizens guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

• Individual Rights
• Limited Government
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers

The people are the source of the government's power.

• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers

A form of government in which the people elect representatives.

• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism
• Checks and Balances

• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Individual Rights
• Limited Government

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism
• Checks and Balances