7 principles of government
By Carter Johnson
Popular sovereignty
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Separation of powers
“...I say, that Power must never be trusted without a check.”
― John Adams, Adams-Jefferson Letters
Checks and balances
In framing a government, which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty is this: You must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.”
― James Madison
Republicanism
I believe in the fireside. I believe in the democracy of home. I believe in the republicanism of the family. I believe in liberty, equality and love.”
― Robert G. Ingersoll, The Liberty of Man, Woman and Child
Individual rights
The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.”
― Ayn Rand