New Republic Test

limited government

a constitutional principle that limits government to only those powers granted by law

republicanism

political ideology that encompasses a range of ideas from civi virtue, political participation, harm of corruption, positives of mixed constitution, rule of law

checks and balances

the principle of keeping each branch of government in check through the power of another branch of government, with the goal of hindering the concentration of power and thus protecting personal liberty

federalism

the division of power between national and state levels of government

separation of powers

the principle of dividing national power among three different branches of government (the legislative, executive, and judicial branches) to prevent any group or individual from gaining too much control

popular sovereignty

the idea that the ultimate source of governmental power lies in the people; a constitutional principle that is evident in several areas of the constitution; a system where by the people of a given state or area would determine the slavery issue in their area for themselves

amendment 1

freedom of religion, speech, press assembly, and petition

amendment 2

right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia

amendment 3

no quartering soldiers

amendment 4

freedom from unreasonable search and seizures

amendment 5

right to due process law, freedom from self incrimination, double jeopardy

amendment 6

rights of accused person, e.g. right to a speedy and public trial

amendment 7

right to be trialed by jury in civil cases

amendment 8

freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punichment

amendment 9

other rights of the people

amendment 10

power reserved to the states