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There are seven main principles of the Constitution. Only five are
American democracy basics though. The principle of popular sovereignty states that people are the source of the government's
power. The principle of federalism says that in this government system, power is divided between national and state governments.
Checks and balances means that each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches. Seperation of powers
is when each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities. Majority rule is when people vote and use democracy.
The Declaration of Independence reinforces the idea of popular sovereignty. The Constitution uses the idea of federalism.
Our government has three branches, which is called separation of powers. Each branch of government limits the other two.This
is called checks and balances.Lastly, our voting system follows the idea of majority rule.
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