Principles in the US Constitution

Government

Individual Rights

The liberties of individuals without interference from others or the government

Limited government

The government is not at all powerful and can only do things the people have given it the power to do

Separation of Powers

There are three distinct and independent branches of government and many actions require the cooperation of 2 or 3 branches

Checks & Balances

Each branch is restrained from the other 2 branches and can stop an action from happening

Example of Individual Rights

Bill of Rights

Example of Limited Government

Checks and balances

Example of Separation of Powers

Passing a Law (Legislative Branch)

Example of Checks and Balances

If the president does not sign it, it does not become a law

Federalism

The division of power among the federal and state governments

Rule of Law

Every person, even the leaders of government, must follow the law

Popular Sovereignty

All political power is ultimately held by the people

Republicanism

People elect Representatives at regular intervals, to make decisions on their behalf

Example of Federalism

Mask mandates (during covid)

Example of Rule of Law

Tax Fraud

Example of Popular Sovereignty

voting

Republicanism

House of Representatives