7 Principles of the Constitution

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A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one has too much power.

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Separation of Powers

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Constitutional principle that recognizes people's fundamental rights

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Individual Rights

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The belief that the government is subject to the will of the people.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Government with limited powers strictly defined by law- Rule of Law

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Limited Government

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A system by which each branch of government checks the power of other branches

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Checks and Balances

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The division of power between the National Government and the State Governments

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Federalism

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favoring a republic with elected representation as the best form of government

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Republicanism