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

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

Republicanism government’s power comes from the people through elections

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

State and federal governments share power Federalism State and federal governments share power

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

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

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