Seven Principles of the Constitution

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The principle that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.

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Checks and Balances

Front

The principle that states federal and state government must share powers:

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Federalism

Front

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen:

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Individual Rights

Front

A government in which people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people:

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

This idea calls for the people to exercise their power by electing or voting for their representatives:

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Republicanism

Front

This principle states that the government should be divided into 3 branches: judicial, legislative, executive:

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Separation of Powers

Front

This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law:

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Limited Government

Front

Which principle is in this image? Options: Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers, Republicanism, Federalism

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Which principle is shown in the image? Limited Government, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers, Federalism

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Separation of Powers

Front

Which principle is represented in the image?

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Republicanism