Constitutional Principles to Know

Front

-Idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule)

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

-Idea that its power is limited to only certain powers stated in the constiution

Back

Limited Government

Front

- Government is controlled by the people who elect representatives

Back

Republicanism

Front

Idea that government power is divided/shared between the national and state levels.

Back

Federalism

Front

-Government power is separated into three branches.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

-Each branch of government checks each other to keep a balance of power.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

-rights guaranteed to people by the Bill of Rights (speech, religion, trial by jury)

Back

Individual Rights

Front

What are the three Branches of Government?

Back

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

-This branch makes the laws

Back

Congress

Front

- This branch carries out the laws

Back

Executive/President