1. Unit 7
7 PRINCIPLES OF
THE CONSTITUTION
MR. Dickerson

2. The framers used building blocks upon which to write the foundation of the Constitution

3. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY 1.
A government in which the people rule.

4. 2.
REPUBLICANISM
A government in which the people vote for their political representatives.

5. 3.
FEDERALISM
A system of government in which the states and national government share powers. =

6. SEPARATION OF POWERS 4.
The government is divided into three branches: executive, judicial and legislative.

7. CHECKS AND BALANCES 5.
Each branch has certain controls over the other branches.

8. LIMITED GOVERNMENT 6.
Everyone in the government must follow the same rules – from average person to the President.

9. INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS 7.
Guarantees certain personal liberties and privileges to everyone.

10. You Rock
Garfield
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