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Popular sovereignty: This is the idea that the source of all power, or authority, to govern is the people. This type of government is considered a democracy. It is synonymous with John Locke’s idea of “consent of the governed”.
Rule of law: n/a
Separation of powers: The US Constitution establishes the “separation of powers” meaning that power to govern is divided among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches to ensure that no single branch can dominate the government. Each branch takes its power directly from the Constitution, not from another branch.
Checks and balances: The system of “checks and balances” gives each branch of the national government ways to check, or control, the other branches. This prevents too much power from falling into the hands of any one part of the government.
Federalism: The US Constitution divides the power to govern between the national and state governments. Disputes between the national and state governments are settled by the courts. The Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the US Constitution makes the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties superior to state laws.
Explanation:
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