7 Principles Simplified

Multiple Choice

How do the Constitutional Principles protect us?

• The Constitutional Principles limit the government's power.

• The Constitutional Principles allow the government to do whatever it wants.

​1. Popular Sovereignty

​A government in which the people rule!

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Popular sovereignty is the idea that the

rule the government!

​2. Republicanism

People exercise (use) their power by electing representatives to make laws/choices for them!

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Republicanism is the idea that people elect

to make laws.

​3. Limited Government

The government power is limited to what the Constitution gives it!

Everyone must follow the laws.

Multiple Choice

What is the "rule book" for the government to follow?

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

​4. Separation of Powers

Government power is divided and separated into 3 different "branches" or jobs.

This keeps any one part of the government from having too much power!

Multiple Choice

What is the job of the Legislative branch?

• Makes the Laws

• Enforces/Carries the out Laws

• Judges/Evaluates the Laws

Multiple Choice

What is the job of the Executive branch?

• Makes the Laws

• Enforces/Carries the out Laws

• Judges/Evaluates the Laws

Multiple Choice

What is the job of the Judicial branch?

• Makes the Laws

• Enforces/Carries the out Laws

• Judges/Evaluates the Laws

​5. Checks & Balances

Each branch can check or control actions of the other branches.

This makes sure each branch is using its powers responsibly.

Open Ended

Think about it!

How is the principle of Checks & Balances like a game of rock, paper, scissors?

6. Federalism

Government power is shared between the national government & state governments.

Multiple Choice

Look at the chart showing Federalism.

Which is an example of a State ONLY power?

• print money

• collect taxes

• issue driver's licenses

7. Individual Rights

Personal liberties, freedoms, & rights protected by the Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment # in the Bill of Rights protects our freedom of religion?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment