Principles Flashcards
1
Q
Rule of law
A
Everyone must obey the law
2
Q
Consent of the governed
A
People give permission for government to govern
3
Q
Democracy
A
People have the right to help make decisions (vote)
4
Q
Representative government
A
People elect 1 person to represent them
5
Q
Majority rules
A
Biggest number of votes win
6
Q
Minority rights
A
Smallest group still gets basic rights
7
Q
Limited government
A
Government is not all powerful
