popular sovereignty Checks and balances Separation of powers

Last updated: 5/1/2023

popular sovereignty Checks and balances Separation of powers Social contract theory Limited government Rule of law correct place concept that government power can be limited idea that everyone must follow the law including leaders people agree to let government rule over them in exchange for protection belief that government power comes from the people government power is divided between three branches legislative executive and judicial rules that keep one branch from becoming more powerful than another