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Popular Sovereignty
-People are the source of the governments power.
-People are the source of the governments power.
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Republicanism
-People elect their political representatives.
-People elect their political representatives.
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limited government
-The constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listed powers it does and does not have.
-The constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listed powers it does and does not have.
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Federalism
-In this government system, power is divided between national and state government.
-In this government system, power is divided between national and state government.
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Separation of Power
-Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.
-Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.
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Checks and Balances
-Each branch of government holds some control.
-Each branch of government holds some control.
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Individual Rights
-Basic liberties and right of all citizens are guaranteed in the bill of rights.
-Basic liberties and right of all citizens are guaranteed in the bill of rights.