7 Principles of the Constitution

A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one has too much power.

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

Constitutional principle that recognizes people's fundamental rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

The belief that he government is subject to the will of the people.

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

Government with limited powers strictly defined by law- Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

A system by which each branch of government limits power of other branches

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

The division of power between the National Government and the State Governments

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

favoring a republic with elected representation as the best form of government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Judicial Review
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
• The people have individual rights. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)