Term: Federalism, Republicanism, Limited Government, Popular Sovereignty, Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, Individual Rights, Definition: Political philosophy where power is divided between the federal government and the state governments., Idea of a nation with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. People exercise their power by voting., Limits the rights of those in power. Type of government whose powers are prescribed, limited and restricted by Constitutional law., The concept that all political power is with the people, who can create and change their government., System that does not allow any one branch to have too much power. Each branch has the right and responsibility to monitor the others' activities., Division of political power is separated between executive, legislative, and judicial branches and each branch has separate and independent powers., Personal liberties/privileges guaranteed by the Bill of Rights that cannot be taken away., Example: Regulate interstate and foreign trade vs. regulate business within the state, Citizens elect Senate and House members that represent their views., Government officials are subject to the same Constitutional laws as citizens., Presidential candidates are nominated and voted on in a general election., The Legislative branch brings impeachment charges against the President and the Judicial branch oversees the hearing., Congress makes the laws; The President enforces the laws; the Supreme Court interprets the laws, Citizens can protest and write articles against political issues they disagree with.,

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