Which principle divides the government's
power into branches? No one branch is
given all the power.
Individual Rights
Examples:
Freedom of Speech Freedom of Assembly
Which principle says each branch can
exercise checks, or controls, to monitor the other branches?
Which principle means everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law?
Individuals or groups cannot tiwst or bypass the law to serve their own interests.
7 Principles of Government
popular sovereignty
Which principle means a government
in which the people are the final authority.
PEOPLE RULE!!!
Which principle divides and shares power
between the national and state governments?
Checks & Balances
Which principle guarantees basic liberties
and priveleges to the people of the U.S.?
Example:
Legislative Branch makes a law,
Executive Branch (President) can veto that law
Separation of Powers
Which principle means the people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives?
Limited Government