5 Limits of Government

Means that citizens give their permission to be governed.

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Explains what kind of government a country has.

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Means that nobody is above the law.

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Divides power among several branches of government.

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Makes sure even small and unpopular groups are treated fairly

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

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

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Explains the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Happens when citizens use their votes to affect government.

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Requires even the government to follow the law

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Limits the power of the majority.

• Constitution

• Rights of the Minority

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers