Principles of American Government

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Popular sovereignty

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from the people

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Limited government

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powers restricted by law

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Republicanism

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elect representatives

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Federalism

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divided between national and state governments

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Separation of powers

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split into branches

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Checks and balances

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branch limits the others

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Example of popular sovereignty

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in elections

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Example of limited government

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limits government actions

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Example of republicanism

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members elected by citizens

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Example of federalism

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control education, federal controls military