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Popular Sovereignty
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A government in which the people rule
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Popular-population
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Republicanism
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Based on the belief that people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives
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Republicanism-representatives
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Federalism
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A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states
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Separation of powers
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The government is divided into three separate branches with specific jobs
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Separate
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Checks & balances
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Each branch can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches
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Limited government
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All individuals and groups must obey the laws. No one can bypass laws to serve their own interests.
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Limit
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Individual rights
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Personal liberties and privileges
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