7 Principles and BOR

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Federalism

Back

Power is shared between the national and state governments

Front

Republicanism

Back

People vote for their representatives

Front

Checks & Balances

Back

Each branch can exercise controls over the other branches

Front

Limited Government

Back

Everyone must follow the law

Front

Individual Rights

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Protected by the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Front

What is Popular Sovereignty?

Back

The people have the power in the government.

Front

Separation of Powers

Back

Each branch has its own duties

Front

1st Amendment

Back

Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, petition and assembly

Front

2nd Amendment

Back

The right to bear arms

Front

3rd Amendment

Back

No quartering of troops