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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Popular Sovereignty | The belief that people can and should govern themselves; the people rule |
| Republicanism | People vote for people to represent their views in government. |
| Limited Government | Everybody has to follow the same laws, even members of the government. |
| Federalism | Power is shared by the state and federal government. |
| Separation of Powers | Definition – The Federal government is divided into 3 branches - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. |
| Checks and Balances | Definition – Each of the 3 branches of government has a check on the other 2 branches. This balances power between the 3, ensuring that none of the branches seizes control. |
| Individual Rights | Definition – Personal liberties (Unalienable Rights) and privileges that people are born with and can not be taken away. |