Principles of the Constitution
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Checks and Balances
Each branch has a way to assist and control the other.
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This shows the balance of power that was important in creating the three branches of government.
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Seperation of Powers
Each branch has a specific role that is different from the other.
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Congress makes the laws; the supreme court determines the constitutionality of the laws; The executive branch carries out the laws.
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Republicanism
The popular sovereignty is representative government.
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The constitution guarantees a representative government.
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Individual Rights
The Bill of Rights grants individual rights.
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1941
Individual rights protect each citizen.
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1941
Limited Government
People don't want to have a government with unlimited power.
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By limiting government, the writers of constitution make sure that they wouldn't create any possibility for abusive power.
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Federalism
Both states and the Federal government have power.
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Federalism provides the foundation for local and state government.
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Popular Sovereignty
People have the power to elect the members of their government.
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When new states came into the union, popular sovereignty was used to determine if the state would be a free state or a slave state.
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