U1 Principles and Documents

Principles and Documents

Rule of Law

Everyone must obey the law, including government officials.

Popular Sovereignty

All power in government comes from the permission of the people; the people give power and authority to the government, in return for protection of their rights.

Majority Rule

The government must do what the majority of people want.

Direct Democracy

Every citizen votes on every issue.

Principle

A basic truth or fundamental law.

Democracy

A system of government where the people rule.

Fundamental

serving as a foundation or source of origin; everything is built from this.

Limited Government.

The government is not all-powerful and may only

Republicanism

A type of government where people have the right to vote and give power to elect a representative.

Separation of Powers

The powers of our government are separated into three branches so that no branch becomes too powerful.

Checks and Balances

Each branch is able to check the power of the other branches in order to maintain a balance