Principles of Government

Who has the power to make laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Who enacts the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Who interprets the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The idea that government is ruled by the people

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

The idea that the governments power is not infinite or absolute

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

All of the branches of government can check on each others powers so one does not become dominate

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Limited government

• Checks and Balances

According to Federalism, who shares power?

• Executive and Legislative branches

• People and their Representatives

• State and Federal government

• Elected officials and Existing officials

Which principle split the power of the government into 3 branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Self-government

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

The idea that everyone is subject to the law

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

John Locke believed that people are born with Natural Rights which are

• Money, Family and Property

• Life, Liberty and Property

• The Pursuit of Happiness, Family, and Government

• Life, Freedom, and Land