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Popular Sovereignty
A government system where people have the right to vote and change their government if it abuses its power.
Republicanism
A form of government where people exercise their power by voting for political representatives.
Individual Rights
The rights, liberties, and privileges that people have.
Limited Government
A government with restricted power, where even government officials must follow the law.
Separation of Powers
The division of power among the three branches of government.
Checks and Balances
The system where each branch of government has the power to check and balance the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Federalism
The sharing of power to govern between the national and state governments.
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