Seven Principles of the Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
A government in which the people rule
A
Popular Sovereignty
2
Q
A government in which people exercise power by voting for representatives
A
Republicanism
3
Q
A system of government where power is divided between a central government and states
A
Federalism
4
Q
The division of the government into branches
A
Separation of Powers
5
Q
Checks and Balances
A
Where each branch has some form of control on the others
6
Q
Limited Government
A
Restricted power of the government
7
Q
Individual rights
A
Personal liberties for each person
