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7 Cards in this Set
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Popular Sovereignty
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A government in which people rule.
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Republicanism
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The belief that people exercise their power by voting for their political 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; legislature, executive, and judicial.
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Checks and 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 law. No one an bypass laws to serve their own interests.
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Individual Rights
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Personal liberties and privileges. The Bill of Rights includes personal rights.
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