| A | B |
|---|
| limited government | the government's power comes from the Constitution - it has limits |
| popular sovereignty | the source of the power is from the people |
| federalism | power is divided between the state and federal government - some powers are shared |
| separation of powers | power is divided between the three branches of government - legislative, executive and judicial |
| checks and balances | one branch of government has the ability to check on the power of the other branches |
| republicanism | citizens choose representatives to make decisions for them through the voting process |
| individual rights | personal freedoms and protections under the law |
| example of republicanism | Citizens elect Congressman to make decisions on their behalf |
| example of individual rights | Freedom of the Press and Speech |
| example of federalism | only the federal government can make the laws, but both the state and federal government can tax citizens |
| example of checks and balances | President can veto a law made by Congress |
| example of popular sovereignty | The Preamble to the Constitution "We the People..." |
