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limited government government power is restricted by laws and the Constitution. republicanism
Republicanism people elect representatives to make decisions and laws on their behalf
Federalism shared power between national and state governments. Each has its own responsibilities
Checks and balances each branch of government can limit the power of others. keeps one branch from becoming too powerful
Separation of powers government power is divided among 3 branches with each branch having its own duties
Legislative branch Congress makes laws
Executive branch President cabinet vice president enforce laws
Judicial branch Courts interpret laws
Popular sovereignty government power comes from the people. citizens vote and have a voice
English common law English laws based on court decisions and customs, which influenced American legal ideas, such as trial by duty
The constitution was a result of Debates and compromises
Debates delegates disagreed about how much power the federal government should have and how states should be represented
Virginia plan favored bi states by giving more votes to states with larger populations
New Jersey plan gave all states equal power, no matter the size
Great compromise combined the two plans-congress would have two houses. one Definition based on population(house of representatives and one with equal
Three fifths comprise how slaved would be counted for representation and taxes
Federalists Supported the constitution
Anti federalists worried it gave too much power to the federal government
Bill of rights was added to the front of the constitution to protect individual freedoms and convince anti-federalists to support It
Due process the government must follow fair procedures and laws before taking away someones life, liberty, or property
Equal justice under the law everyone must be treated fairly in court
Equal protection the laws must apply to all people
Elections and representatives citizens vote to choose leaders who represent their views
Right to private property people can own things and the government cant take it without a good reason and fair payment
Rule of law everyone, including leaders, must follow the law
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