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* Principles Reflected in the Constitution (1)
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limited government
Powers of the government are restricted by the Constitution.
republicanism
Voters hold the sovereign power and elect representation to exercise power for them.
checks and balances
Each of the 3 branches of government exercises some control over the others, sharing power among them.
federalism
Power is divided between the national and state governments, limiting central power.
separation of powers
Each branch of government has its own responsibilities and limitations.
popular sovereignty
Authority for government flows from the people and they rule through their representatives.
individual rights
unalienable rights guaranteed to all citizens.
unalienable rights
"life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness..."