Principles of Government Federalism: Power is divided between the central (national) government and the state governments. Some powers are held by both state and national, while others are held only by national or only by the state governments. National State Shared

Principles of Government Federalism: Power is divided between the central (national) government and the state governments. Some powers are held by both state and national, while others are held only by national or only by the state governments.

Principles of Government Separation of Powers: Power within the national government is divided among three separate branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

Principles of Government Checks and Balances: Each branch of the national government has certain controls (checks) over the other two branches.

Principles of Government Checks and Balances: Each branch of the national government has certain controls (checks) over the other two branches.

Principles of Government Checks and Balances: Each branch of the national government has certain controls (checks) over the other two branches.

Principles of Government Popular Sovereignty: Ultimate power and final authority rest with “we the people” or all the citizens. In an absolute monarchy the power comes from the king or queen. A modern example would be Sadaam Hussein. In our country, we have popular sovereignty. The power comes from the people. We exercise our popular sovereignty by voting.

Principles of Government Republicanism: The people exercise their sovereignty by delegating their power through the election process to representative chosen by them.

Principles of Government Limited Government: Government’s power is limited by the rule of law which includes the Constitution and laws which are passed in pursuance of that Constitution. This means that government is not all-powerful. King John being forced to sign the Magna Carta which limited his power as a king.

Principles of Government Individual Rights: Personal freedoms, personal protections, and equality under the law are guaranteed in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the laws of the U.S.