7 Principles

The function 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 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 of the Judicial 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 principle that "people rule"

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism

The principle that the government should not have too much power

• 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

The principle that the government should spread out power

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism

The principle that branches should be able to stop each other from being crazy

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism

The principle that we choose people to vote and make laws for us

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism

A veto is an example of:

• Separation of Power
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty