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Fundamental Political Principles Virginia SOL: CE.2

Discover the core principles that guide democratic governance and limit government power. Learn about the importance of consent of the governed and the rule of law in a representative democracy.

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Fundamental Political Principles Virginia SOL: CE.2

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  1. Fundamental Political PrinciplesVirginia SOL: CE.2

  2. Democracy • In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

  3. Representative Democracy • In a representative system of government, people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

  4. Consent of the Governed • People are the source of any and all governmental power.

  5. Limited Government • Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do.

  6. Rule of Law • The government and those who govern are bound by the law.

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