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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Popular Sovereignty | the government gets its authority from the people |
| Limited Government | the government only has the power that the Constitution gives it |
| Separation of Powers | the government is divided into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial. Each branch has its own powers) |
| Checks and Balances | the system safeguards against the abuse of power. Each branch has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two. |
| Federalism | the division of power between the federal and state governments |
| Republicanism | Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will, instead of taking part directly |
| Individual Rights | protection of individual rights and liberties |
| example of popular sovereignty | voting for president |
| example of limited government | the branches make sure the others don't abuse power |
| example of separation of power | making a bill into a law |
| example of checks and balances | vetoing a bill |
| example of federalism | power to control foreign interaction |
| example of republicanism | the united states voting for a representative |
| example of individual rights | freedom |
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