A system in which each branch of government (the legislative, executive, and judicial branches) has the ability to limit the power of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Principles of the Constitution

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Cameron Mitchell
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A system of government in which power is divided and shared between a central (national) government and individual state governments, allowing each to have some control.
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The idea that the authority and legitimacy of the government come from the will and consent of the people through elections and democratic processes.
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A political philosophy that advocates for a system of government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf rather than a direct democracy.
republicanism
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The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from having too much power.
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A legal right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that individuals accused of a crime have the right to a prompt and timely trial.
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A government in which its powers and actions are restricted and defined by a constitution, ensuring it does not exceed its authority and infringe on individual rights.
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