| A | B |
| Popular Sovereignty | People are source of the government's power |
| Republicanism | People elect political representatives |
| Limited Government | Constitution limits actions of government |
| Federalism | National and state govts. share power |
| Separation of Powers | Each branch has its own responsibilities |
| Checks and Balances | Each branch has some control over the others |
| Individual Rights | Basic liberties guarnateed to all citizens |