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Seven Principles of the Constitution - Multiples
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Federalism
Sharing of power between the national government and the states.
Limited Government
States that the government is not all powerful and is subject to the same laws as all citizens.
Individual Rights
Rights guaranteed to every individual, listed in the Bill of Rights
Popular Sovereignty
The power of the people to rule themselves, We The People
Republicanism
Participating in government through the act of voting
Separation of Powers
Having three branches of the national government, each with its own responsibilities.
Checks & Balances
System that keeps each of the three branches of the national government equal with each other.
Federalism
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
Limited Government
a government that has constraints placed on it's power by a constitution, or written agreement
Individual Rights
Freedoms granted to people and protected by the government
Popular Sovereignty
A government in which the people rule by their own consent.
Republicanism
People elect their political representatives
Separation of Powers
The division of governmental power among seperate institutions
Checks & Balances
The system where each branch of government exercises some control over the others
Federalism
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
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