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Separation of powers   A doctrine of constitutional law under which 3 branches of government are kept separate  
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Checks and Balances-   A system in which the different parts of an organization (such as government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become that powerful  
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Federalism   The division and sharing of powers between the national and state governments.  
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Republicanism   A theory of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community  
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Limited Government   A theory of governance in which the government only has those powers delegated to it by the law, often through a written constitution  
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Popular Sovereignty   Government based on the consent of the people  
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Tyranny   A cruel,harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else.  
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Factious   Given to faction; divise;inclined to separate  
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Conflagration   A fire that burns over a large area and destroyed property  
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Delegated powers   Are powers granted to the national government under the US constitution  
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Enumerated powers   The powers granted to the federal government, especially congress.  
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Implied powers   powers granted by the US government that aren't especially stated in the constitution  
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Concurrent powers   Powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments  
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Inherent powers   Those powers not explicitly stated in the constitution that allows the government to take actions, which are needed to efficiently perform essential duties.  
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