7 Principles of Government

Front

What is the concept where one branch of government can limit the others?

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Specifically states what each branch of government can do

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

National and state governments share powers.

Back

Federalism

Front

The government is limited to what is written in the Constitution.

Back

Limited Government

Front

People have the power! Elect all leaders.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

People elect leaders, and the leaders work for us!

Back

Republicanism

Front

A person's rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

Back

Individual Rights