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Seven Basic Principles of the Constitution-FLIPRCS

Seven Basic Principles of the Constitution-FLIPRCS. Federalism. Limited g overnment. Individual rights. Popular sovereignty. Republicanism. Checks and balances. Separation of powers. Federalism.

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Seven Basic Principles of the Constitution-FLIPRCS

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  1. Seven Basic Principles of the Constitution-FLIPRCS Federalism Limited government Individual rights Popular sovereignty Republicanism Checks and balances Separation of powers

  2. Federalism -powers of government are divided (and shared) between the national (federal) and state governments

  3. Limited Government Government is not all-powerful; members of the government must follow the law

  4. Individual rights People have basic rights that the government cannot take away

  5. Popular sovereignty The people rule; the power of the government comes from the people; people control the government through voting

  6. Republicanism Government is run by elected representative (‘reps’ of the ‘public’)

  7. Checks and balances Each branch of the national (federal) government can limit or control the other two branches ( to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful)

  8. = = Separation of powers The power of the national (federal) government is separated into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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