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7 Cards in this Set
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Popular sovereignty
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Government in which the people rule
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Republicanism
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The people exercise their power to rule by voting for their political representatives
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Federalism
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A system of government in which power is shared between the central government and state government
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Separation of powers
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The government's power is divided into three branches legislative executive judicial
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Checks and balances
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Each branch of government can exercise checks or controls over other branches
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Limited government
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In the American government no one is above the law and everyone must obey the law
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Individual rights
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The bill of rights guarantees certain personal liberties and provide for all Americans
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