1. 7 Principles of Government
Popular Sovereignty
Checks & Balances
Limited Government
7 Principles of
Government
Republicanism
Federalism
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers

2. Popular Sovereignty
People give government its power
Government exists to serve the people

3. Republicanism
government’s power
comes from the people
through elections

4. No one is above the law Limited Government
Restricted government’s power
No one is above the law
Citizens and government officials must all follow the laws

5. State and federal governments share power
Federalism
State and federal governments share power

6. Separation of Powers 3 Branches
Each branch has its own:
separate and specific duties and responsibilities
3 Branches
Legislative
Makes the laws
Executive
Enforces the laws
Judicial
interprets the laws

7. Checks & Balances
Government system that keeps each branch from becoming too powerful
Each branch can block the power of the other 2 branches
Prevents 1 branch from becoming too powerful

8. Bill of Rights is like an umbrella that protects your rights
Individual Rights
Personal rights and freedoms
Guaranteed in the
Bill of Rights
= Amendments 1-10
Bill of Rights is like an umbrella that protects your rights
Bill of Rights