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Government in which the people rule, people give the government power
Popular Sovereignty
How people exercise their power, based on the belief that people should vote for who they think should be their political representatives
Republicanism
Power is shared between central government and smaller political powers and the states. Things like taxes could be shared, while education is up to the state, . Declaring war would be up to the national government.
Federalism
The government is divided into three different branches, each with a different job.
Separation of Powers
Each branch can exercise controls over the other branches
Checks and Balances
Under the constitution, all individuals and groups must obey laws. No one can bypass laws to serve their own interests.
Limited Government
The personal freedoms of the people, Bill of Rights protects these.
Individual Rights
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