7 Principles of Government/Constitution

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What Principle: Government's power is LIMITED to protect the people's rights.

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Limited Government

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What Principle: People in government have to obey the Constitution, including the President.

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Limited Government

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What Principle: The government's power is divided between 3 branches.

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Separation of Powers

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What Principle: Only the Judicial branch can interpret the laws.

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Separation of Powers

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What Principle: Each branch has some power over the other two branches.

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Checks & Balances

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What Principle: The Supreme Court can declare laws that Congress makes to be unconstitutional.

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Checks and Balances

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What Principle: National and State governments share power.

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Federalism

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What Principle: Everyone has to follow Federal laws while states can also create their own laws.

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Federalism

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What Principle: The people have the power in government.

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Popular Sovereignty

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What Principle: By voting, we the people, have the power to control the government.

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Popular Sovereignty