7 Principles of Government

Citizens elect senators to serve in Washington, D.C.

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Individual Rights

The Constitution outlines our plan of government and restricts its powers.

• Federalism
• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers

The Legislative Branch makes the laws.

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty

            Both the federal and state governments can impose taxes.

• Federalism
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances

Congress can override a presidential veto by 2/3rds vote in each house.

• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism

Government is by the consent of the governed.

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republicanism

Congress may impeach judges and the president.

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers

The national government conducts foreign policy.

• Federalism
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers
• Popular Sovereignty

Government officials are never above the law.

• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism

Congressmen should keep in mind the interests of their constituents (voters).

• Republicanism
• Federalism
• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances