Seven Principles of the Constitution

The right of people to make political decisions for themselves.

People can exercise their power by voting for their political representatives.

<p>A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dividing the powers of government among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Citizens and powerful government leaders alike must obey the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basic liberties and rights of all citizens guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People can run for a town mayor seat to make changes they think are necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every four years the people of the USA vote for a president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state can make a law as long as it doesn't conflict with national government rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Executive branch may not become a monarchy as they do not have all the power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Judicial branch cannot decide to take all police units from one section because the other branches can override them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The president cannot rob a bank without facing jail time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A man who has robbed a bank still retains his right to free speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers