7 Principles of Government

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Popular Sovereignty

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Power from the people

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Limited Government

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Government powers restricted by law

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Separation of Powers

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Division into branches

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Checks and Balances

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Each branch limits others

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Federalism

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Power shared between national and state

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Republicanism

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People elect representatives

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Individual Rights

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Personal freedoms protected

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Legislative Branch

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Makes laws

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Executive Branch

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Enforces laws

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Judicial Branch

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Interprets laws