1. 7 Principles of the Constitution

2. federalism

3. the principle of dividing power between the federal government and the states

4. write your own definition (in your own words)

5. limited government

6. government only has the powers that the constitution gives it
government only has the powers that the constitution gives it. everyone, no matter how important must obey the law

7. write your own definition (in your own words)

8. individual rights

9. individual rights include freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to trial by jury-they are protected by the Bill of Rights.

10. write your own definition (in your own words)

11. draw an picture that will help you remember the definition (3 minutes)

12. popular sovereignty

13. government gets its authority from the people, therefore people have a right to change or abolish their government

14. write your own definition (in your own words)

15. republicanism

16. a form of government in which citizens elect representatives to carry out their will

17. write your own definition (in your own words)

18. draw an picture that will help you remember the definition (3 minutes)

19. checks and balances

20. each branch of government has power to check or limit the actions of the other branches

21. write your own definition (in your own words)

22. separation of powers

23. the idea of limiting government power by dividing it among different branches of government

24. write your own definition (in your own words)