Limiting Governement

Means that citizens give their permission to be governed. 

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

Explains what kind of government a country has.

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

Means that nobody is above the law. 

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

Divides power among several branches of government.

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

Makes sure even small, or unpopular groups are treated fairly. 

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

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

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

Explains the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

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

Happens when citizens use their votes to affect government. 

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

Requires even the government to follow the law. 

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

Limits the power of the majority.

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