Limiting Government

Means that citizens give their permission to be governed.

• Constitution
• Rights of the Minority
• Rule of Law
• Consent of the Governed 

Explains what kind of government a country has.

• Constitution
• Rule of Law
• Separation of Powers
• Rights of the Minority

Means that nobody is above the law.

• Separation of Powers
• Consent of the Governed
• Rights of the Minority
• Rule of Law

Divides power among several branches of government.

• Constitution
• Separation of Powers
• Rule of Law
• Rights of the Minority

Makes sure even small and unpopular groups are treated fairly.

• Separation of Powers
• Rule of Law
• Rights of the Minority
• Constitution

Makes sure no one part of government gets too much control.

• Constitution
• Separation of Powers
• Consent of the Governed
• Rule of Law

Explains the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• Constitution
• Rule of Law
• Rights of the Minority
• Separation of Powers

Happens when citizens use their votes to affect government.

• Consent of the Governed
• Separation of Powers
• Rule of Law
• Rights of the Minority

Requires even the government to follow the law.

• Rights of the Minority
• Constitution
• Rule of Law
• Separation of Powers

Limits the power of the majority.

• Constitution
• Rights of the Minority
• Rule of Law
• Separation of Powers