The 7 Principles of Government (Basic)

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Which principle? Each branch has power over the others, in order to keep one branch from becoming too powerful.

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checks and balances

Front

Which principle? The belief in representative government.

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republicanism

Front

Which principle? The federal government is divided into three branches instead of having one all-powerful branch.

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separation of powers

Front

Which principle? People are born with natural rights. The government doesn't give them or take them away.

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individual rights

Front

Which principle? The government can't do anything it wants. It is only allowed to do what the Constitution allows.

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limited government

Front

Which principle? The national government shares power with the states.

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federalism

Front

Which principle? The power is held by the many, the people!

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popular sovereignty