| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Popular Sovereignty | people are the source of the government's power |
| Republicanism | representative democracy, people elect representatives |
| Federalism | power is shared between the central and state government |
| Separation of Powers | no one group has too much power |
| Checks and Balances | power is checked and balanced |
| Limited Government | everyone must obey the law |
| Individual Rights | personal rights that can't be removed |
| Compromise | mutual agreement, each side sacrifices a little |
| Living Document | still used, still changing, still interpreted differently |
| Domestic Tranquility | peace within the country |
| Common Defense | military for the whole country |
| Preamble | why the Constitution was written, thesis |
| Posterity | our children/future |
| Legislative Branch | makes laws |
| Executive Branch | enforces laws |
| Judiciary Branch | Interprets laws |
Combine with other sets
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