Checks & Balances - Each branch of government has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two branches, Federalism - Dividing power between national government and states, Individual Rights - Rights (liberties or freedoms) guaranteed to the people by the Bill of Rights, Limited Government - Our government must follow the law and it's powers are limited by the Constitution, Popular Sovereignty - Government gets its power from the people. By voting we practice this power. , Separation of Powers - Government divided into 3 branches with different jobs and powers, Republicanism - People vote to elect representatives to make decisions for them in government. ,

Principles of the Government (The Constitution)

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