| A | B |
|---|
| Popular Sovereignty | the source of the U.S. government are the people |
| Republicanism | the principle that states people should elect their representatives |
| Federalism | Some power is granted to the state, some to the national government |
| Individual Rights | Citizens' rights are guaranteed by the Constitution |
| Limited Government | Everyone must obey the law, even elected officials and government are limited by law |
| Separation of Powers | Divides power into three separate branches of government |
| Checks and Balances | The three branches can limit each other's power |
| Reserved powers (not a principle) | Powers granted to the state |
| Delegated Powers | Powers granted to the National government |
| Concurrent Powers | Powers that are shared by both state and federal (national) government |
