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preamble
An introduction
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popular sovereignty
government power comes from the people
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limited government
the government only has power that has been given to it.
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federalism
divides power between the national (federal) government and the states.
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rule of law
principle that society is governed by law, and the government must follow the law
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separation of power
three branches with uniques roles and responsibilities and operates to ensure no branch has absolute power
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judicial review
judicial branch gained power to interpret the Constitution
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checks and balances
Each branch to respond to the actions of the others, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful
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amendment
change
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Bill of Rights
Ten amendments added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and rights from government interference
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civil liberties
The rights of citizens to be free from undue government interference in their lives, including those rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and those established by long legal precedent (such as the right to marry or travel freely)
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individual liberties
constitutionally -established rights and freedoms protected by law from interference by the government
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1st Amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition
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2nd Amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
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3rd Amendment
Right to not quarter (or house) soldiers during time of war
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4th Amendment
Right to be protected from unreasonable search and seizure
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