Principles of the Constitution
by Brenah Butcher
Popular Sovereignty
First Principle
Popular Sovereignty
The people created the government and political power comes from the people.
Second Principle
Republicanism
The people give power to the leaders they elect to represent them and serve them.
Federalism
Groups of people are governed by a head person .
Separation of Power
The government is divided into three branches
Check and Balances
No group is stronger than the other
Limited Government
Limited Government
The powers that people give the government
Individual Rights
Civil rights that all people have freedom of speech, press, religion.