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7 Principles
The 7 Principles of the Constitution
Term | Definition |
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Checks and Balances | Each branch of government exercises checks (or controls) over the other branches. |
Federalism | Power is divided between national government and state government. |
Separation of Powers | Government power is divided between the three branches. |
Individual Rights | Citizens of the United States are guaranteed rights under the US Constitution, state constitutions and federal law. |
Limited Government | The government may hold only the power granted to it by the US Constitution. |
Popular Sovereignty | A government in which the people give the government its power |