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7 principles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Popular sovereignty | All government power belongs to the people |
| Limited government | Government can do only what the people say they can do |
| Separation of power | Power is divided between the three branches of national government |
| Checks and balances | Each branch of national government is able to check the power of the other branches |
| Federalism | Power is divided between this national governments and state governments |
| Republicanism | Citizens elect representatives to carry out the will of the people |
| Individual rights | Individual rights are protected |
| Judicial | Supreme and federal court, interprets laws |
| Legislative | House of Representatives and senate, makes laws |
| Executive | President, Vice President, cabinet, enforces laws |