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7BasicPrinciplesofCo
Basic Principles of Constitution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Popular sovereignty | The people are the primary source of the gov't authority |
| Limited gov't | Gov't only has powers that the Constitution gives it |
| Separation of powers | Gov't divided into 3 branches |
| Checks and balances | Each branch has powers to limit/check the other branches |
| Federalism | Division of power between state and federal gov't |
| Republicanism | Constitution provides a republican gov't |
| Individual rights | Constitution protects individual rights |