Principles of U.S. Government

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This principle means that the power of government comes from the people.

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Popular Sovereignty

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A form of government where voters choose representatives to exercise the power voters give to them, on their behalf.

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Republicanism

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This principle of the U.S. Constitution divides the powers of the government into three separate groups to ensure no one becomes too powerful.

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Separation of Powers

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Closely connected to the Separation of Powers, this principle was created by the Founding Fathers to ensure that three branches of government, the legislative, executive, and judicial, would be able to limit the power of the other branches.

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Checks and Balances

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People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?

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Republicanism

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The national government can declare war, the states set up local governments, and both state and national governments can tax. This is an example of

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federalism

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The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it

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Limited Government

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What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

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each branch of government has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two

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The Constitution protects individual rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc.

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Individual Rights

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What branch is Congress?

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Legislative Branch