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Sahhar Principles
Principle of government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Representative Democracy | A government in which the people elect someone to represent them |
| Limited Government | A government in which the power is limited |
| Federalism | The power is divided between the federal, state, and local governments |
| Separation of Power | The power is separated between the 3 branches of government |
| Checks and Balances | Each branch of government checks each other to make sure the power is balanced |
| Judicial Review | Makes sure the laws are fair |
| Rule of law | No one is above the law |
| Consent of the governed | The people give the government permission |
| Majority Rule | The majority votes make the rules |
| Popular Sovereignty | People have the power |
| Equal Protection | Everyone is equally protected under the law |