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Government Terms
Government Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Popular Sovreignty | Principle of government that says all political power comes from the people |
| Republic | Government in which authority comes from the people and power is exercised by elected officials according to set laws |
| Limited Government | Principle of government in which power is limited by set laws, such as those in a constitution |
| Separation of Powers | Principle of government in whichpowers are divided among differentgovernment branches |