Limited Gov

Constitution

Sets rules and limits for the government, so leaders cannot have unlimited power or abuse their power

Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

Government power is divided between branches, and each branch can limit the others, preventing one branch from becoming too powerful

Federalism

Divides power between the national government and state government, so no one level of government cannot have all the power

Rights

Protects freedoms and basic rights, so the government cannot unfairly take them away

Enumerated Powers

Specific powers given to the government by the constitution, which limits what the government can do