7 Principles of Government(Structure and Function)

The function(power) of the Executive branch is:

• To make the laws

• To see that the laws are carried out

• To decide if laws are fair; try civil and criminal cases

The function(power) of the Legislative branch is:

• To make the laws

• To see that the laws are carried out

• To decide if laws are fair; try civil and criminal cases

The function(power) of the Judicial branch is:

• To make the laws

• To see that the laws are carried out

• To decide if laws are constitutional or not; try civil and criminal cases

The principle that "people rule"

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism

The principle that the state and federal government have shared and separate powers

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism

Voting is an example of:

• Separation of Power
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty

Freedom of speech is an example of:

• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism
• Individual Rights

Senators and Representatives are examples of:

• Limited Power of Government
• Republicanism
• Individual Rights

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers