Limiting Government

Means that citizens give their permission to be governed.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Explains what kind of government a country has.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Means that nobody is above the law.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Divides power among several branches of government.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Makes sure even small and unpopular groups are treated fairly.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

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

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Explains the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Happens when citizens use their votes to affect the government.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Requires even the government to follow the law.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority

Limits the power of the majority.

• Constitution

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Rights of the Minority