Question

the u.s. constitution is founded on seven key principles that guide how government operates and protect citizens freedoms: popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, and individual rights. directions: read the passage. then fill in the chart below. for each principle, write the definition & in your own words and add an image, drawing, or symbol that represents it. click the principle to view a short explanation for each principle. principle what it means or academic definition in your own words image / symbol popular sovereignty republicanism federalism separation of powers checks & balances

Explanation:

Popular Sovereignty: The people are the source of government power. In simple terms, the power of the government comes from the people. A possible symbol could be a ballot - box representing people's voting power.
Republicanism: A system where people elect representatives to make laws and govern. In own words, it's about having elected officials run the government on behalf of the people. A symbol could be a gavel representing the legislative process.
Federalism: Division of power between a central government and state governments. In simple terms, power is split between national and local levels. A symbol could be two inter - locking circles representing the two levels of government.
Separation of Powers: Division of government into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from having too much power. In own words, different parts of the government have different jobs. A symbol could be three separate boxes representing the three branches.
Checks and Balances: Each branch of government has ways to limit the power of the other branches. In own words, branches keep an eye on each other. A symbol could be a set of scales representing balance.

Answer:

Principle	What it Means or Academic Definition	In Your Own Words	Image / Symbol
Republicanism	A system where people elect representatives to make laws and govern.	Elected officials run the government on behalf of the people.	Gavel
Federalism	Division of power between a central government and state governments.	Power is split between national and local levels.	Two inter - locking circles
Separation of Powers	Division of government into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from having too much power.	Different parts of the government have different jobs.	Three separate boxes
Checks & Balances	Each branch of government has ways to limit the power of the other branches.	Branches keep an eye on each other.	Set of scales