PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION

FEDERALISM

• Power divided by state and government.
• Power is not equal but different.

INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

• Every citizen has rights.
• The bill of rights protects your rights as well as the government

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

• Power lies in the people.
• This power is used in voting.

RULE OF LAW

• There are rules and everyone has to follow them.
• No matter your race,rich or poor you are treated the same.

CHECKS AND BALANCES/SEPERATION OF POWERS

• Power is split between the 3 branches.
• This is so its not a single branch acting on something.

INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY

• Controlled by checks and balances system but operates only on other branches.
• A judge can not be fired if they have the job already.