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