Define and example of seven principals

Question 1

Definition- principle that political power comes from the people themselves
Example- voting for government officials

Answer 1

Popular sovereignty

Question 2

Definition- the division of authority between separate federalism level of government
Example- the ability to be able to point and coin currency

Answer 2

Federalism

Question 3

Definition- refers to a government with specific limits
Example- specific amendments that prohibit certain actions

Answer 3

Limited government

Question 4

Definition- separation of different powers and functions between separate, co-equal, branches of government. Preventing any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Example- students can outline one or all three of the branches

Answer 4

Separation of powers

Question 5

Definition- voters elect representatives to represent their wishes in government and government officials are responsible directly to the votes who elected them
Example- voting for representatives including the house, senate, and the presidency/govern-ship.

Answer 5

Republicanism