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Popular Sovereignty |
Who gives the government its power?
A government in which the people rule. |
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Republicanism |
How are people's view represented in government?
Is based on the belief that people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives. |
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Federalism |
How is power shared?
Is a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states. |
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Separation of powers |
How is power divided?
Means that the government is divided into three separate branches with specific jobs. |
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Checking and balances |
How is power evenly distributed?
Each branch can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches. |
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Limited Government |
How is abuse of power prevented?
Under the Constitution- all individuals and groups must obey the laws. No one can bypass laws to serve their own interests. |
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Individual Rights |
How are personal freedoms protected?
Are personal liberties and privileges such as the bill of rights. |
