Limiting Government

Means that citizens give their permission to be governed.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

Divides power among several branches of government.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

Makes sure even small and unpopular groups are treated fairly.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

Makes sure no one part of government gets too much control.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

Explains the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

Happens when citizens use their votes to affect government.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

Requires even the government to follow the law.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

Limits the power of the majority.

• Constitution

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of the Minority

What word means giving permission?

• fairness

• ratify

• consent

• propose

How do citizens giver their consent to a government?

• Voting

• Taxes

• Minority Rights

• Legislature