7 Basic Principles
Of the Constitution
What are the 7 basic principles?
The 7 basic prinicples are general laws that everyone has to follow. If we don't follow these laws then our government will get all messed up and we would probably have top write another constitution.
Here are the 7 Principles
Popular Sovereignty
This principal means that people have a right to change or abolish their government. An example of this is a senator election because the people rule. A non example of this is a monarchy.
Limited Government
The government can only do what the constitution says they can do. An example of this is that the president has to run business by the other branches before applying it. A non example is the president doing whatever he wants. Like establishing a law that allows unfair taxation.
Seperation of Powers
The principal of the Constitution divides the government into 3 branches; legislative, judical, and executive. A example of this is that they separate the coege football teams and the pro football teams so they don't play people with a higher skill level than them. A non example is a mixed 7th and 8th grade choir.
Federalism
Federal and state governments share power and the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states. An example of this is how the states control their education. A non example is the government controlling the schools.
Republicanism
Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will, instead of taking part driectly in government. An example of this is voting for a president. A non example is everyone being a part of the government.
Checks and Balance
Each branch limits the power of the other branches, so no branch has too much power. An example of this is a parent making sure that their kids all have the same number of presents. A non example of this is having a party and not getting everyone cake.