Principles of Government- Definitions

The principle of splitting the power of the government between the National and State governments

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Splitting the power of our government into 3 branches; the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

We as the people, ELECT who represents us as a whole.

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

We have rights as people, the main way we know this is by viewing our Bill of Rights.

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

We exercise our power as people by voting on issues that can affect us.

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

My job is to check on other branches and make sure they are staying within their power.

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Everyone, including government employees, must follow the law.

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government