principles of the constitution
instruction: use the seven principles of the constitution handout to complete the meaning for each principle. use your why a revolution and when rules don’t work lessons to determine if the historical problem occurred under the british government or articles of confederation

| principle | illustration | meaning | historical problem solved |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| federalism | image of handshake with flags | power is ______ between national and state governments. | states had too much power and the national government was too weak. |
| limited government | image of stop sign | ______ power is limited by rules and laws. | leaders abused power and ignored people’s rights. |
| individual rights | image of a document | basic ______ are protected from government interference. | people’s rights were violated by the government. |
| popular sovereignty | image with \power of the people\ | the ______ are the source of government power | the people had no say and were ruled by king george iii. |
| republicanism | image of a vote box | people ______ for representatives to make laws for them | the people were ruled by leaders they did not choose. |
| checks and balances | image of a circular flow | each branch can ______ the power of the others. | leaders feared one part of government could become too powerful. |
| separation of powers | image of three branches | government power is ______ among ______ | one person could control everything like king george iii had |

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principles of the constitution
instruction: use the seven principles of the constitution handout to complete the meaning for each principle. use your why a revolution and when rules don’t work lessons to determine if the historical problem occurred under the british government or articles of confederation

| principle | illustration | meaning | historical problem solved |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| federalism | image of handshake with flags | power is ______ between national and state governments. | states had too much power and the national government was too weak. |
| limited government | image of stop sign | ______ power is limited by rules and laws. | leaders abused power and ignored people’s rights. |
| individual rights | image of a document | basic ______ are protected from government interference. | people’s rights were violated by the government. |
| popular sovereignty | image with \power of the people\ | the ______ are the source of government power | the people had no say and were ruled by king george iii. |
| republicanism | image of a vote box | people ______ for representatives to make laws for them | the people were ruled by leaders they did not choose. |
| checks and balances | image of a circular flow | each branch can ______ the power of the others. | leaders feared one part of government could become too powerful. |
| separation of powers | image of three branches | government power is ______ among ______ | one person could control everything like king george iii had |

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# Brief Explanations:
Each row is completed by defining the constitutional principle, matching it to the historical issue it solved, and identifying if the problem came from British rule or the Articles of Confederation:
1.  Federalism: Divides power between national/state govts; solved weak national govt under **Articles of Confederation**.
2.  Limited Government: Restricts govt power; solved abuse by **British Government** (King George III).
3.  Individual Rights: Protects basic freedoms; solved violations by **British Government**.
4.  Popular Sovereignty: People hold ultimate power; solved lack of representation under **British Government**.
5.  Republicanism: People elect representatives; solved unelected rulers under **British Government**.
6.  Checks and Balances: Branches limit each other's power; solved concentrated power risk from both, but primarily addresses British authoritarianism and unbalanced rule under the Articles.
7.  Separation of Powers: Splits govt into 3 branches; solved one-person rule under **British Government**.

# Answer:
| Principle               | Meaning                                                                 | Historical Problem Solved                                                                 | Source of Problem               |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Federalism              | Power is **divided** between national and state governments.            | States had too much power and the national government was too weak.                        | Articles of Confederation       |
| Limited Government      | **Government** power is limited by rules and laws.                     | Leaders abused power and ignored people's rights.                                          | British Government              |
| Individual Rights       | Basic **freedoms/rights** are protected from government interference.   | People's rights were violated by the government.                                           | British Government              |
| Popular Sovereignty     | The **people** are the source of government power.                     | The people had no say and were ruled by King George III.                                   | British Government              |
| Republicanism           | People **vote/elect** for representatives to make laws for them.       | The people were ruled by leaders they did not choose.                                      | British Government              |
| Checks and Balances     | Each branch can **limit/check** the power of the others.                | Leaders feared one part of government could become too powerful.                           | Both (British Gov + Articles)   |
| Separation of Powers    | Government power is **split/divided** among **3 branches** (executive, legislative, judicial). | One person could control everything, like King George III had. | British Government |

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principle	illustration	meaning	historical problem solved
limited government	image of stop sign	______ power is limited by rules and laws.	leaders abused power and ignored people’s rights.
individual rights	image of a document	basic ______ are protected from government interference.	people’s rights were violated by the government.
popular sovereignty	image with \power of the people\	the ______ are the source of government power	the people had no say and were ruled by king george iii.
republicanism	image of a vote box	people ______ for representatives to make laws for them	the people were ruled by leaders they did not choose.
checks and balances	image of a circular flow	each branch can ______ the power of the others.	leaders feared one part of government could become too powerful.
separation of powers	image of three branches	government power is ____ among ____	one person could control everything like king george iii had

Principle	Meaning	Historical Problem Solved	Source of Problem
Limited Government	Government power is limited by rules and laws.	Leaders abused power and ignored people's rights.	British Government
Individual Rights	Basic freedoms/rights are protected from government interference.	People's rights were violated by the government.	British Government
Popular Sovereignty	The people are the source of government power.	The people had no say and were ruled by King George III.	British Government
Republicanism	People vote/elect for representatives to make laws for them.	The people were ruled by leaders they did not choose.	British Government
Checks and Balances	Each branch can limit/check the power of the others.	Leaders feared one part of government could become too powerful.	Both (British Gov + Articles)
Separation of Powers	Government power is split/divided among 3 branches (executive, legislative, judicial).	One person could control everything, like King George III had.	British Government