| 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 |