Constitutional Principles to Know

Front

-Idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule)

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

-Idea that its power is limited to only certain powers stated in the constiution

Back

Limited Government

Front

Government is controlled by the people who elect representatives

Back

Republicanism

Front

Idea that government power is divided/shared between the national and state levels.

Back

Federalism

Front

-Government power is separated into three branches.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

-Each branch of government checks each other to keep a balance of power.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

-rights guaranteed to people by the Bill of Rights (speech, religion, trial by jury)

Back

Individual Rights

Front

What are the three Branches of Government?

Back

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

-This branch makes the laws

Back

Congress

Front

- This branch carries out the laws

Back

Executive/President