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Principles Of The Constitution

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Principles of the constitution

Limited Government
The government has limited power (restrictions)

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Republicanism
A form of government that believes in popular sovereignty

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Checks and Balances
When one branch of government checks another (separation of powers)

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Federalism
The federal principle or system of government

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Separation of powers
The type of government where three branches all have equal powers over each other

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Popular Sovereignty
The system of government where the people have the power

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Individual Rights
A person's rights granted to them by the government