Key Principles of Government

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Popular Sovereignty

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Government power comes from the citizens.

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Separation of Powers

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Government power is divided into 3 branches.

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Judicial Review

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The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

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Rule of Law

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Everyone, including government leaders, must obey the law.

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Equal Protection of the Laws

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Everyone must be treated the same under the law.

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Limited Government

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The government can only do the things the people and Constitution allow it to do.

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Representative Democracy

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Citizens elect people to make government decisions for them.

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Consent of the Governed

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Citizens give power to the government by voting.

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Checks and Balances

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Every branch can limit the actions of the other branches.

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Federalism

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Power is divided between the national and state governments.