7 Principles of Government
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16 Terms
Popular Sovereignty
The principle that government derives its power from the consent of the governed, emphasizing that authority rests with the people.
Limited Government
The concept that governmental power is restricted by law, ensuring individual rights are protected and that no one is above the law.
Separation of Powers
The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
Checks and Balances
A system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful, allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.
Federalism
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states.
Republicanism
The principle that emphasizes the role of citizens in electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Individual Rights
The rights and freedoms that belong to individuals, protecting them from government overreach.
Popular Sovereignty
The principle that government derives its power from the consent of the governed, emphasizing that authority rests with the people.
Limited Government
The concept that governmental power is restricted by law, ensuring individual rights are protected and that no one is above the law.
Separation of Powers
The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
Checks and Balances
A system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful, allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.
Federalism
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states.
Republicanism
The principle that emphasizes the role of citizens in electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Individual Rights
The rights and freedoms that belong to individuals, protecting them from government overreach.
Rule of Law
The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable to the law, which is fairly applied and enforced.
Consent of the Governed
The idea that a government’s legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful only when derived from the people or society over which that political power is exercised.