7 Principles of Government
Haylie and Krista
popular sovereignty
defecation- a government in which people rule
how it used in congress today-a broader way for Americans to govern them self's
republicanism
definition-the people exercise their power by voting for there political representatives
how its used in congress today- every person of the proper age votes for their choice of representative
fedralism
definition- a system of government were power is divided between a central government and states
how its used in congress today- each state has executive power over there own shperes
separation of powers
definition- the division of basic government roles into branches
how its used in congress today- every state has a limited yet equal amount of power
checks and balances
definition- each branch of government can exercise checks or controls over the other branches
how it used in congress today- the branches rely on each other
limited government
definition- everyone must obey the law
how its used in congress today- everyone one must obey the law and if they dont they will be fined or arrested
individual rights
definition- everyone has personal liberties and privileges
how its used in congress today- the government cannot control what wright or say