The central government shares power with smaller state governments.

Branches of the government have controls over other branches to ensure that no one branch gets too powerful.

The right to vote for Representatives.

Separating the government into branches that make, enforce or interpret laws.

The people's individual rights and freedoms.

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Constitution

7 Principles

Term	Definition
Federalism	The central government shares power with smaller state governments.
Checks and Balances	Branches of the government have controls over other branches to ensure that no one branch gets too powerful.
Republicanism	The right to vote for Representatives.
Separation of Powers	Separating the government into branches that make, enforce or interpret laws.
Individual Rights	The people's individual rights and freedoms.
Limited Government	No one is above the law.
Popular Sovereignty	The people rule.