THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES
By: Andrew Morris
The Seven Principles
Popular Sovereignty - People are the source of the governments
Separation of Powers - Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.
Checks and Balances - Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches
Limited Government - The constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have.
Republicanism - The people pick their political representatives
Federalism - In this government system, power is divided between national and state governments
Individual Rights - Basic liberties and rights all the citizens are guaranteed in the bill of rights
Popular Sovereignty: Example- we the people. Non Example- a dictator has all the power.
Limited Government: Example- a type of government in which its functions and powers are prescribed, limited and restricted by law. Non Example- no constitution giving the government all the power. Popular Sovereignty: Example- we the people. Non Example- a dictator has all the power.
Separation of Powers: Example- executive, legislative, judicial. Non Example- one branch with the president only.
Checks and Balances: Example- all 3 branches check and balance each other. Non Example- one of the 3 branches having more power than the other 2.
Republicanism: Example- people being able to vote for a leader. Non Example- a leader automatically coming in like in England with the royal family.
Federalism: Example- when one state makes a law and another state does not have to allow it. Non Example- when the power is given to the national government and not to the states.
Individual Rights: Example- the millions of people has the freedom of speech and press. Non Example-not having the right of trial by jury.
Popular Sovereignty
People are the source of the governments
Limited Government
The constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have.
Seperation of Powers
Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities
Checks and Balances
Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches
Republicanism
The people pick their political representatives
Federalism
In this government system, power is divided between national and state governments
Individual Rights
Basic liberties and rights all the citizens are guaranteed in the bill of rights