Limited Government - Powers of government are restricted by the Constitution, Republicanism - Voters hold the power and elect representatives to exercise power for them, Checks and Balances - Each of the three branches of government has some control over the others, sharing power among them, Federalism - Power is divided between the national and state governments, limiting central (federal) power, Separation of Powers - Each branch of government has its own responsibilities and limitations, Popular Sovereignty - Authority for government goes from the people; they rule through elected representatives, Individual Rights - Unalienable rights guaranteed to all citizens,

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