7 Principles Of Government Definitions – Flashcards

The idea that the people hold the power in the government. They exercise this power by voting.

People elect representatives to make laws for them.

Each branch of the government has a way to limit the powers of the other two branches.

Each branch of the government has a way to limit the powers of the other two branches.

Everyone must follow the law. The government is not all powerful.

Citizens are given unalienable rights that cannot be taken away without a trial.

The central government is separated into three branches. Each have Different Jobs but equal power.
Legislative (Lawmakers)
Executive (Enforcers of the Law)
Judicial (Judges of the Law)

The central and the state governments share power. Each has roles that only they can fulfill.