separation of powers
That is separation of powers.
The government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution.
Representative government
constitution
limited government
The power of the government comes from the people.
separation of powers
Representative democracy is a form of government founded on the principle of elected individuals representing the people, as opposed to autocracy and direct democracy. The House of Burgesses was the first representative government.
Peace, Order and Good Government
Limited Government
The Constitution and government are established by the people.