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7 Principles of the Constitution
Question | Answer |
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Popular Sovereignty | Government in which the People Rule! |
Federalism | Government in which power is divided between a central government and state government |
Republicanism | The people indirectly make laws by electing representatives |
Individual Rights | Personal freedoms |
Limited Government | Government in which its powers are limited by law and everyone is subject to the law |
Checks and Balances | Ability of each branch of government to check, or control, the power of the other branches |
Separation of Powers | Division of the national government into 3 branches including the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches |