7 Principles and BOR

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Federalism

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Power is shared between the national and state governments

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Republicanism

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People vote for their representatives

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Checks & Balances

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Each branch can exercise controls over the other branches

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Limited Government

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Everyone must follow the law

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Individual Rights

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Protected by the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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Popular Sovereignty

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The people have the power in the government

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Separation of Powers

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Each branch has its own duties

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1st Amendment

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Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, petition and assembly

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2nd Amendment

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The right to bear arms

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3rd Amendment

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No quartering of troops