Limited Government Since the people are the source of the government’s power, the
Government may only use the power that its people gives. Meaning that
Everyone including the government must follow all rules of the constitution.
Example: Government can’t throw somebody in jail for expressing their opinion about the government.
Separation of Power To ensure no person in the government has too much power. The government is separated into three branches, the congress, executive, and judicial branch. Each branch has different power, duties, responsibilities, and limitation.
Example: the congress has the power to write laws and declare war.
Check and Balance Limits the power of each branch actions by allowing it to control one another.
Government may only use the power that its people gives. Meaning that
Everyone including the government must follow all rules of the constitution.
Example: Government can’t throw somebody in jail for expressing their opinion about the government.
Separation of Power To ensure no person in the government has too much power. The government is separated into three branches, the congress, executive, and judicial branch. Each branch has different power, duties, responsibilities, and limitation.
Example: the congress has the power to write laws and declare war.
Check and Balance Limits the power of each branch actions by allowing it to control one another.