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UNIT 4
7 PRINCIPLES OF
THE CONSTITUTION
MR Hayner
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The framers used building blocks upon which to
write the foundation of the Constitution
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POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
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A government in which the people rule
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REPUBLICANISM
A government in which the people vote for their
political representatives
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FEDERALISM
A system of government in which the states and
national government share powers

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SEPARATION OF POWERS
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The government is divided into three branches
executive, judicial and legislative
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CHECKS AND BALANCES
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Each branch has certain controls over the other
branches
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LIMITED GOVERNMENT
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Everyone in the government must follow the same
rules from average person to the President
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INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
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Guarantees certain personal liberties and
privileges to everyone
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