Principles of the Constitution

Popular Sovereignty

A government system where people have the right to vote and change their government if it abuses its power.

Republicanism

A form of government where people exercise their power by voting for political representatives.

Individual Rights

The rights, liberties, and privileges that people have.

Limited Government

A government with restricted power, where even government officials must follow the law.

Separation of Powers

The division of power among the three branches of government.

Checks and Balances

The system where each branch of government has the power to check and balance the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Federalism

The sharing of power to govern between the national and state governments.