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Popular Sovereignty/Consent of the Governed
Definition
• Power comes from the people
Example
• Citizens votes in elections without being threatened or intimidated
Rule of Law
Definition
• Government leaders and citizens must follow a written constitution and laws
Example
• Anyone found in violation of the Constitution or breaking a law are punished and brought to justice
Limited Government
Definition
• The Constitution limits the powers of government by having three branches that check each other to make sure one does not become too powerful
Example
• Separation of powers and checks and balances
Individual Rights and Freedoms
• Definition
• Citizens are born with certain rights and freedoms
• ExampleThe right to a lawyer, found in the Bill of Rights
Majority Rules with Minority Rights protected
• DefinitionEven though the majority has the power, minorities still have their rights
• ExampleMandatory prayer is not allowed in public schools even though most Americans may favor it
Equality of all persons under the law
• DefinitionAll citizens are treated fairly and equally
• ExampleEvery citizen may vote regardless of gender, race, economic status, or religion