Seven Principles of Government

Front

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 power

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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.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

This idea calls for the people to exercise to delegate their power by electing or voting for their political representation.

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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?

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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? Options: Federalism, Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, Popular Sovereignty

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Federalism