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Principles of the Constitution


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Popular Sovereignty

This idea supports government by the

people.


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Republicanism In this form of government, citizens elect

representatives to make laws.



FederalismThis system

assigns some powers to the

national government and other powers to

the state governments.



Separation of

Powers

This idea was the basis for dividing the government

into three branches.



Checks

andBalances

This system gives each branch of

government some ability to limit the

actions of the other two branches.



LimitedGovernment

This was created to restrict the power of the government.

Leaders have to follow the laws just like all the

citizens.



Individual Rights

These personal liberties and

privileges are protected by the

Bill of Rights.