Voters in Virginia elected the first black governor to office in 1989. Which of the seven principles of Constitution did the election represent?

There are seven major principles of the Constitution. These principles include popular sovereignty, republicanism, separation of powers, federalism, balance of powers, limited government, and individual rights. When people elect a leader such as the Governor, this is an example of republicanism.

Republicanism refers to people electing their leaders. In a republic, people elect their leaders to represent them and to carry out the laws. This contrasts from a pure democracy where all citizens make laws and make decisions. In our country, we elect leaders to the legislative branch to make our laws. We elect leaders to the executive branch to carry out our laws. When the people of Virginia elected the Governor in 1989, this is an example of republicanism in action.