Unit 1 Principles and Documents

Checks and Balances

Each Branch is able to check the power of the other branches in order to maintain a balance of power in government.

Popular Sovereignty

The idea that all power in government comes from the people; the people give power and authority to the government

Republicanism (Representative Democracy)

A government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions,laws, and run for the government for them. ( on their behalf)

Fundamental

Definition: Serving as a foundation or source or origin.

My word: Somethings everything else is built from.

Separation of Powers

Dividing governments into branches with different powers so that no one branch becomes too powerful.

Direct Democracy

Every citizen votes directly on every issue

Federalism

A system of government where power is divided between the central government and the states.

Rule of Law

Everyone must obey the law, including government officials

Majority Rule

The government must fo what the majority of people vote for

Principle

A basic truth or fundamental law.

Democracy

A system of government where the people rule.

Limited Government

The government can only do the things that people give it the power to do. Governments power is not unlimited