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Popular Sovereignty
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The Constitution is based on the idea of _____- a government in which the people rule.
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Republicanism
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____ is based on the belief that people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives.
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Federalism
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____ is a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political unit, such as states.
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Separation of Powers
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_________________ means that the government is divided into three separate branches with specific jobs
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Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
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Checks and Balances
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Under ____________- each branch can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches
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Limited Government
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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
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__________ are personal liberties and privileges
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Bill of Rights
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