Founding Principles

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  1. 2. type of government representative democracy
  2. 5. and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
  3. 6. responsibility individuals are responsible for their own actions and well-being
  4. 7. education
  5. 8. justice under the law principle that every citizen is treated equally and fairly in the judicial system.
  6. 9. and Free Elections Elections that are free to everyone and everyone can participate in
  7. 11. Rights Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
  8. 13. of Powers Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
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  1. 1. Locke English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights
  2. 3. of Government three branches, legislature, executive, judicial
  3. 4. A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
  4. 5. endowed inalienable rights life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  5. 10. of Law No one is above the law
  6. 12. Process fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.