Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution

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Popular Sovereignty

This idea supports government by the

people.

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Republicanism In this form of government, citizens elect

representatives to make laws.

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FederalismThis system

assigns some powers to the

national government and other powers to

the state governments.

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Separation of

Powers

This idea was the basis for dividing the government

into three branches.

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Checks

andBalances

This system gives each branch of

government some ability to limit the

actions of the other two branches.

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LimitedGovernment

This was created to restrict the power of the government.

Leaders have to follow the laws just like all the

citizens.

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Individual Rights

These personal liberties and

privileges are protected by the

Bill of Rights.