Fundamental Constitutional Principles

Question 1

Equality

Answer 1

The condition of being equal, before the law.

Question 2

Limited Government

Answer 2

Governmental power is restricted by law, usually a written constitution.

Question 3

Rule of Law

Answer 3

All people in institutions must follow the laws, which are fairly applied to everyone.

Question 4

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 4

• The authority of the government, in the consent of the people.
• Right and duty to “alter or abolish” government, threatens the safety of the people.

Question 5

Inalienable Rights/Social Compact

Answer 5

• Certain basic rights, no government can deny these rights.
• When we give up some of our natural rights to a government in exchange for that government to protect our other natural rights.