Popular Sovereignty - Meaning rule by the people consistent with principles of natural law
Republicanism - Meaning the right of the people to vote for representatives (Indirect Democracy)
Federalism - Power is shared between the national and state governments (States are Sovereign)
Separation of Powers - Divides the government into three separate branches that make, enforce or interpret laws
Balance of Power - Checks & Balances prevent the abuse of power by any of the branches of government
Limited Government - Government is prohibited from exercising powers not delegated in the Constitution.
Individual Rights - Personal freedoms are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
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