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7 Principles of the Constitution
Question | Answer |
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Popular Sovereighty | The people hold all the power in this country; government was created and can be changed by the people. We exercise this through voting |
Republicanism | Government in which the desires of people are represented in government by elected representatives |
Federalism | Power of the government is shared between the states and national government |
Separation of Powers | Split the powers of government into three branches; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Government power is divided between these three branches |
Checks and Balances | Each branch makes sure the others are working the way they should |
Limited Government | Placed strict limits on government to protect the people |
Individual Rights | Rights that all citizens have that the government can not take away (Bill of Rights) |