click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
7 Priniciples
7 Principles of the US Constitution - 8th Debelak
| Principle | Description |
|---|---|
| INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS | PEOPLE'S LIBERTIES ARE PROTECTED FROM THE GOVERNMENT. |
| SEPARATION OF POWER | POWER IS DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG THE 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. |
| CHECKS & BALANCES | EACH BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT CHECKS OR CONTROLS THE OTHERS TO MAKE SURE NO ONE BRANCH HAS TOO MUCH POWER. |
| POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY | PEOPLE RULE THEMSELVES |
| REPUBLICANISM | PEOPLE VOTE FOR REPRESENTATIVES |
| LIMITED GOVERNMENT | NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW |
| FEDERALISM | POWER IS SPLIT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL & STATE GOVERNMENTS. |