| A | B |
|---|
| 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..." |
