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Popular Socereignty
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a government in which the people rule.
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Republicanism
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The belief that government should be based on the consent of the people.
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Federalism
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A system of government where power is shared among the central government and the states.
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Separation of Powers
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The division of basic government roles into branches
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Checks and balances
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The ability of each branch of government to excercise checks, or controls over the other branches
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limited government
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The principle that requires all U.S citizens including government leaders to obey the law.
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Individual Rights
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A personal liberty & privilage guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Bill of Rights.
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