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Seven Principles of the Constitution

Explore the core principles of the Constitution, including popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, and individual rights. Learn how these principles shape the American government and protect personal freedoms.

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Seven Principles of the Constitution

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  1. Seven Principles of the Constitution Constitution Handbook pages 262-265

  2. 1. Popular Sovereignty • Who gives the Government its Power? • The Constitution rests on the ideas of popular sovereignty -- a government in which the people rule.

  3. 2. Republicanism • How are People’s Views Represented in Government? • Republicanism is based on this belief: The people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives.

  4. 3. Federalism • How is Power Shared? • Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states.

  5. 4. Separation of Powers • How is Power Divided? • This principle means the division of basic government roles is divided into branches. No one branch is given all the power.

  6. 5. Checks and Balances • How is Power Evenly Distributed? • Each branch of government can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches. Though the branches of government are separate, they rely on one another to perform the work of government.

  7. 6. Limited Government • How is Abuse of Power Prevented? • The principle of limited government is also closely related to the “rule of law”: In the American government everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law.

  8. 7. Individual Rights • How are Personal Freedoms Protected? • The Bill of Rights guarantees certain individual rights, or personal liberties and privileges. • For example, the government cannot control what people write or say.

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