Seven Principles of Government

Popular Sovereignty

People are the source of power in the governement

Individual Rights

Rights that all people have

Republicanism

Instead of taking part in the government directly, people elect representatives to carry out their will

Separation of Powers

The government is divided into three branches, with each branch having its own job to do

Limited Government

The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it

Checks and Balances

Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two

Federalism

The division between the federal government and the state government