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ConstitutionHandbook
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Popular Sovereignty | A government in which the people rule. |
| Republicanism | A government in which the people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives. |
| Federalism | A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states. |
| Separation of Powers | The division of basic government roles into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. |
| Checks and Balances | Each branch of government can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches. |
| Limited Government | A government in which both citizens and powerful leaders alike must obey the law. |
| Individual Rights | Guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, they are personal liberties or privileges. |
| Preamble | The purpose of the Constitution. |