checks and balances - each branch can limit other branches; no single branch becomes to powerful, Federalism - dividing power between Central (national) government and regional (state) government, individual rights - freedoms and protections guaranteed to every citizen, Constitution - A document that outlines the fundamental principles and framework of government, limited government - government powers are restricted by law to protect individual rights, popular sovereignty - government given power by the people, separation of powers - government divided into 3 branches with different jobs, Republicanism  - a theory of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community., concurrent powers - powers that are shared by both the national and state governments, Bill of Rights - the first 10 amendments of the Constitution that outline individual rights and freedoms, civic participation - the involvement of the citizens in the political process , tyranny - cruel and oppressive government rule, authority - the power of right to make decisions and enforce laws, constituents - the people represented by the elected officials, accountibility - the obligation of the government officials to to be answerable for their actions and decisions,

Foundations of the US Constitution

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