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Popular Sovereignty and . Republicanism C-Notes. Principles of Gov’t. Our “Founding Fathers” created a constitution based on beliefs of what people need to be happy and safe. 7 Principles. The constitution they created includes 7 principles: Popular Sovereignty Republicanism
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Popular Sovereignty and Republicanism C-Notes
Principles of Gov’t. • Our “Founding Fathers”created a constitution based on beliefs of what people need to be happy and safe.
7 Principles • The constitution they created includes 7 principles: • Popular Sovereignty • Republicanism • Limited Government • Individual Freedoms (Rights) • Federalism • Separation of Power • Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty • The word “POPULAR” comes from the Latin word meaning people. • The word “SOVEREIGNTY” comes from the word sovereign which means king or ruler. • Popular Sovereignty means = People Rule.
The principle of Popular Sovereignty means that the government is run by the consent of the people through their elected representatives.
Republicanism • Republicanism is a principle of gov’t in which leaders are elected for a specific period by the citizens. • Leaders do NOT inherit the power. • When adults VOTE, they are practicing republicanism.
7 Principles • The constitution they created includes 7 principles: • Popular Sovereignty • Republicanism • Limited Government • Individual Freedoms (Rights) • Federalism • Separation of Power • Checks and Balances