checks and balances - each branch can limit other branches, federalism - dividing power between national government and states, individual rights - people have rights that should be protected, judicial review - judicial branch determines constitutionality, limited government - government does not have absolute power, popular sovereignty - government given power by the people, separation of powers - government divided into 3 branches with different jobs,

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