Quick- Principles

The rule of law means

• Everyone must obey the laws

• the government's powers are limited

• each branch has its own job

• States must follow all federal laws

What is the job of the executive branch

• Enforce the laws

• Make the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Follows the law

Which principle is reflected by "We the People"

• popular sovereignty

• republicanism

• federalism

• checks and balances

Where can the principle of individual rights be seen in the Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Article I

• Article II

States & National governments must share powers

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Each branch has some power over the other branches

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

Each branch has its own job

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

There are restrictions on what the government can do

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

People elect leaders to make decisions for them

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

People are the source of the government's power

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Individual Rights