A | B |
consent of the governed | citizens give power and authority to the government. |
rule of law | the law binds the government and those who govern. |
limited government | the government is not all powerful. |
Democracy | a system of government in which the people rule. |
Fundamental Political Principles | the basic ideas that define and shape the government. |
Representative Government | qualified citizens are elected to speak on behalf of the people. |
Government | Ruling body or authority of a country |
Constitution | A document that establishes the structure of the government |