Principles of the Constitution
1: Limited Government
Definition: Is one whose legalized force and power is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities.
2: Federalism
Definition: The powers of government are divided between the national government and the states.
3: Popular Sovereignty
Definition: The people have supreme power
4: Separation of Powers
Definition: The powers of government are separated by the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
5: Checks and Balances
Definition: The power of each branch of government to look over the actions of the other two branches.
6: Judicial Review
Definition: The power of the courts to review the actions of the Executive and Legislative branches to determine if their actions are constitutional.
