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Principles of American Government Overview

Understand the seven key principles of the US government: Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Limited Government, Individual Rights. Learn how power is distributed among branches and levels of government, ensuring rights and protections for all citizens. Discover the core values that shape the American political system and guide governance decisions.

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Principles of American Government Overview

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  1. Seven Principles of Government

  2. Popular Sovereignty • Ultimate power and final authority rest with “We the People.” • The People

  3. Republicanism • The people exercise their power by delegating it to representatives through the election process • The People, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch

  4. Federalism • Power is divided between the central (national) and local (state) levels of government • State and National Governments

  5. Separation of Powers • The Constitution separates power at the central level government into three separate branches: legislative, judicial, executive • Legislative, executive, judicial

  6. Checks and Balances • The Constitution gives each branch controls or “checks” over the other two branches • Legislative, executive, and judicial branches

  7. Limited Government • The power of the government is limited by the rule of the law – that is, the Constitution and the laws. Government is not all powerful • The people, state and national governments

  8. Individual Rights • Personal freedoms, personal protections, and equality under the law are guaranteed by the Constitution. The Bill of Rights, and the laws. • The People, state and national governments

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