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Principles Of The Constitution

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Principles of the Constitution

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Popular Sovereignty

The government is created for and by the people
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Rule of Law

No one is above the law
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Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

Powers are divided among three gov branches. A system of checks allows each branch to monitor the powers.

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Federalism

Power is divided between the central gov and the individual stare and local gov
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Independent Judiciary

The Judicial Branch is established as an independant entity
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Individual Rights

Individual rights and liberties are protected against gov enroachment

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