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The Seven P rinciples of Government

The Seven P rinciples of Government. A government in which people have the power to govern themselves. The government is created and run by the people. “the voice of the people”. Popular Sovereignty. The people exercise their power by voting.

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The Seven P rinciples of Government

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  1. The Seven Principles of Government

  2. A government in which people have the power to govern themselves. • The government is created and run by the people. • “the voice of the people” Popular Sovereignty

  3. The people exercise their power by voting. • The belief that the supreme power of a country should be vested in an electorate. Republicanism

  4. The government doesn’t hold all the power. The states also have powers reserved for them. • Power is divided between the national government and the states Federalism

  5. Government power is divided between three branches. • Executive, Legislative and Judicial Separation of Powers

  6. Each branch of government checks each of the other branches to make sure none gets too powerful. Checks and Balances

  7. Since the people give the government power, the government is limited to the powers given to it by the people. • The government must follow its own laws Limited Government

  8. Personal liberties or freedoms • Rights that each person has regardless of group membership or lack thereof. Individual Rights

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