Collectively, popular sovereignty, limited government/rule of law, the separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism are known as the six principles of the Constitution. In your own words, define these terms.

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Collectively, popular sovereignty, limited government/rule of law, the separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism are known as the six principles of the Constitution. In your own words, define these terms.

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Lillian Little · Answer 1

popular soverignty - people power, people vote to make the choices of the government

limited government - people in government should refrain from singling out particular, identifiable persons or groups for either harm or benefit

seperation of power - the government is seperated in 3 different branches legislative, executive, and judicial powers, all dong dofferent jobs

checks and balances - branches cheking on eachother to make sure theyre not getting too powerful

judicial review - review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act

Federalism is a type of government in which the power is divided between the national government and the states