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Popular Sovereignty
The people have power over the government
people-power
Republicanism
People exercise their right to vote by choosing the politician they believe represents their
beliefs and views
beliefs-politician
Federalism
States and the government work together with divided power
working together
Separation of Powers
The three branches of government have an equal amount of power
3 sticks on a tree
Checks and Balances
No one branch is stronger than the other, and can occasionally override each other
3 sticks on a tree hitting each other
Limited Government
The government and people must all obey the law, no matter how powerful
"i am the law"
Individual Rights
Common people have their constitutional rights protected, and they are allowed to exercise their rights
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