Key Principles Worksheet
Name ____________________Class____ Rule of Law: (Provide a definition from the textbook or notes) ​The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. Examples Police have to follow laws just like people. The law is the same for rich and poor. Most people follow most of the laws most of the time. When laws are broken something is usually done about it. Non­examples​ (pick another key principles that you feel is the most similar to this one and highlight how they are different) Majority rule. In majority rule the people are the final say. Rule of law, the law is the final authority. Student definition ​(in your own words define the term) No one is above the law and the law treats everyone the same. Visual representation ​(draw a picture that can represent the term) Limited Government: (Provide a definition from the textbook or notes) Examples Non­examples​ (pick another key principles that you feel is the most similar to this one and highlight how they are different) Student definition ​(in your own words define the term) Visual representation ​(draw a picture that can represent the term) Separation of Powers: (Provide a definition from the textbook or notes) Examples Non­examples​ (pick another key principles that you feel is the most similar to this one and highlight how they are different) Student definition ​(in your own words define Visual representation ​(draw a picture that the term) can represent the term) Checks and Balances: (Provide a definition from the textbook or notes) Examples Non­examples​ (pick another key principles that you feel is the most similar to this one and highlight how they are different) Student definition ​(in your own words define Visual representation ​(draw a picture that the term) can represent the term) Federalism: (Provide a definition from the textbook or notes) Examples Non­examples​ (pick another key principles that you feel is the most similar to this one and highlight how they are different) Student definition ​(in your own words define Visual representation ​(draw a picture that the term) can represent the term) Popular Sovereignty: (Provide a definition from the textbook or notes) Examples Non­examples​ (pick another key principles that you feel is the most similar to this one and highlight how they are different) Student definition ​(in your own words define Visual representation ​(draw a picture that the term) can represent the term)