PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY PROJECT

FEDERALISM

• Divides power between the Federal and State Government

INDEPENDENT

• The concept that the judiciary needs to be kept away from the other branches of government.

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

• The people have the power and elect their leaders

RULE OF LAW

• The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power

SEPARATION OF POWERS/CHECKS AND BALANCES

• An act of vesting the Lesgislative, Executive, and Judicial

INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

• A person can pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Chapter 4: The United States Constitution
• Chapter 4 in the GOVERNMENT ALIVE!