7 Principles of Government

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Popular Sovereignty

a government in which the people rule, a broad range of people shared in the power to govern themselves

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Republicanism

the people exercise their power by voting

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Federalism

a system of government in which the power is divided between a central government and smaller political units such as states

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Separation of Powers

the division of basic government roles into three branches

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Checks and Balances

each branch of government can exercise checks, or controls over the other branches

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Limited Government

everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike must obey the law

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Individual Rights

personal liberties or privilges