principles of the u.s constitution

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Popular sovereignty

The people are the final authority in government. The government receives its authority to it by the people through the constitution.


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Republicanism

The people rule through elected representatives

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Republicanism

The people rule through elected representatives

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Separation of powers

The power of the federal gov’t is separated into 3 equal branches

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Separation of powers

The power of the federal gov’t is separated into 3 equal branches

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Checks and balances

each branch of the federal gov’t has the ability to check or control the power of the other 2 branches this will keep each branch equal in power.

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Individual rights

Rights of the people the government must protect