Principles of the Constitution

1: Limited Government

Definition: Is one whose legalized force and power is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities.

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2: Federalism

Definition: The powers of government are divided between the national government and the states.

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3: Popular Sovereignty

Definition: The people have supreme power

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4: Separation of Powers

Definition: The powers of government are separated by the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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5: Checks and Balances

Definition: The power of each branch of government to look over the actions of the other two branches.

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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.

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