Seven principles of government

1) Popular Sovereignty:

a government in which the people rule, a broad range of people shared in the power to govern themselves

2) Republicanism:

the people exercise their power by voting

3) Federalism:

a system of government in which the power is divided between a central government and smaller political units such as states

4) Separation of Powers:

the division of basic government roles into three branches

5) Checks and Balances:

each branch of government can exercise checks, or controls over the other branches

6) Limited Government:

everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike must obey the law

7) Individual Rights:

personal liberties or privileges