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Popular Sovereignty
2.
f
Checks and Balances
a. The power of the government is limited to what was
outlined in the Constitution. All citizens, including leaders
must obey the laws and limitations.
b. The people of the United States share the power to
govern themselves. They participate in various ways in the
governmental process.
3.
Limited Government
4.
Seperation of Powers
5.
d
Federalism
c. Each branch of government exercises checks on the other
branches powers. This limits the power of each branch to
the duties outlined in the Constitution.
6.
Individual Rights
7.
Republicanism
d. This is the system where the power of the United States is
share between the different levels of government.
(Federal, State & Local)
e. The United States guarantees the civil liberties of its
citizens. The Bill of Rights protects the rights of citizens.
f. The Power of the government is separated into three
Branches of Government. This way not one branch of
government becomes more powerful than the other two.
g. This is the principle where the people of the United States
vote in order to exercise their political power. The people
vote to choose representation to rule on their behalf.