All terms in this list:

Popular Sovereignty: Government's authority comes from the people. Reflects their will. A government in which the people rule.

Republicanism: People elect representatives to make laws and exercise the power of government to make decisions for us.

Federalism: The national government shares power with the national government. Powers that go to only the national government are enumerated powers. Reserved powers belong to only the states. Concurrent powers belong to both the federal and state governments.

Separation of Powers: Concerned over too much power might fall into the hands of one single group. Pitted the branches of government against one another. Executive is the president, vice president, and cabinet members. Legislative branch is the House of Representatives and the

Checks and Balances: Make sure the branches work together fairly. Each branch of government can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches.

Limited Government: Restricted the power of government Everyone must obey the law. No one is above the law not even the president.

Individual Rights: 1 ten amendments to the Constitution. Shield people from a too powerful government. Called the Bill of Rights. Guarantees certain individual rights, liberties, and privileges.

Supreme Law of the Land: The Constitution and the laws of the U.S. are above all laws. State laws, treaties and judges are bound to the Constitution.

Flexibility: Ability to change. Amendments may be added. The Elastic Clause-You can make laws that are necessary and proper in order for the Federal government to do its job.