What Government Is and the Seven Principles That Guide It

Government is the system a society uses to make rules, resolve conflicts, and provide services for people.

Government is a type of economic system for trade and establishing religious beliefs for a country.

Government refers to the establishment of a set of laws and guidelines without enforcement.

Government is a collection of private businesses operating together to benefit the economy of a nation.

Popular sovereignty means that the government is created and maintained by the will of the people.

Limited government means that officials cannot act beyond the authority granted to them by the people.

Judicial

Legislative

Municipal

Executive

Checks and balances allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others, ensuring a balance of power.

The Executive has veto power over the Legislative.