| A | B |
|---|
| Limited Government | Powers of government are restricted by the Constitution--No one is above the law |
| Republicanism | Voters hold the sovereign power and elect representatives to exercise power for them--elect representatives |
| Checks and Balances | Each of the three branches of government exercises some control over the others, sharing power among them--share powers |
| Federalism | Power is divided between the national government and the states, limiting central power--division between state/federal gov't |
| Separation of Powers | Each branch of government has its own responsibilities and limitations/3 branches |
| Popular Sovereignty | Authority for government flows from the people and they rule through their representatives/people power |
| Individual Rights | Unalienable rights guaranteed to all citizens. These are included in the Bill of Rights./Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness |
| Unalienable Rights | Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness |
