| A | B |
|---|
| Popular Sovereignty | people are the primary source of government authority |
| Limited Government | government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it -everyone even president must obey laws |
| Separation of Powers | to further limit the power of government it is divided into 3 branches- each having its own duties |
| Checks and Balances | each branch has the power to monitor and correct the actions of the other 2 |
| Federalism | division of powers between federal and state government -certain powers belong to state while other the federal gov. |
| Republicanism | the form of government that allows citizens to elect representatives instead of direct participation |
| Individual Rights | freedoms such as speech, religion, etc. (1st Amendment) |
