7 Principles of the Constitution

A country's government is divided into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities.

• Separation of Powers

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• Popular Sovereignty

A form of government in which representatives are elected and there is no king or queen. (people elect representatives to make government decisions for them)

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• Republicanism

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A government whose powers exists only within predefined limits that are established by a constitution.

• republicanism

• separation of powers

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• Limited government

A system in which the different parts of an organization (such as a government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can becomes too powerful.

• Checks and Balances

• republicanism

• federalism

• separation of powers

A system of government where the central government of the whole country shares some power with smaller, regional governments (federal and state).

• checks and balances

• Federalism

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

The freedom of each person to pursue life and their own goals without interference from other people or the government.

• Individual Rights

• federalism

• republicanism

• checks and balances

A government based on consent of the people; the government's source of authority is the people. (gov. gets power from the people)

• federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• separation of powers

• individual rights