A constitution is countries rulebook Limits government like

A constitution is _________ countries rulebook _________________________ Limits government like this: rules • Tells how a country’s _____ are made functions • Tells how government ______ • Lists the _____ and laws rights & responsibilities ___________ of citizens.

Rule of law means laws are _______, ______ enforced fairs and nobody is _______ above the law Limits government like this: everybody The law applies to ______ Even the ________ president must follow the law There are procedures to make sure the law is ________ enforced

Interrupt Laws Carry out Laws Makes law Separation of power divides power among branches of _____________________________ government Limits government like this: No branch gets too much control _______ Each branch can check “________” what the other branches can do Each branch is responsible for a different government function _______

Consent of the governed means consent citizens give their _______ to be governed Limits government like this: Citizens have the right to vote ______ Citizens can use their vote to change ______the government Citizens can even change the ___________ constitution by voting!

Rights of the Minority protects the or rights of Small _____________________ unpopular things Limits government like this: Limits the power of the majority ____________ Makes sure everyone is treated fairly _________ Protects even _______ or small ________ groups unpopular