University:
Widener University
Course:
CJ-105 | Intro Criminal Justice
Academic year:

2023
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228

Pages:

2
Author:

jadedsitatungas

The Seven Principles of the Constitution Essential Question: What are the seven principles of the Constitution, and how do they form a foundation for our government? • • • • • • • Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Checks and Balances Separation of Powers Individual Rights Popular Sovereignty A government in which the people rule. Republicanism Where people exercise their power by voting for representation Federalism A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments Separation of Powers The division of basic government roles into branches. No one branch is given all the power. Checks and Balances Where each branch of government can exercise checks or controls over the other branches. Limited Government Citizens & powerful leaders alike, must obey the law. No individual or group can twist or bypass the law to serve their own interest.