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Explain how the fundamental principle of limited government is protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, including democracy, republicanism, federalism, the separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, and individual rights.

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Explain how the fundamental principle of limited government is protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, including democracy, republicanism, federalism, the separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, and individual rights.

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Q: Why did Anti-federalists insist on the inclusion of the Bill of Rights before supporting ratification of the Constitution?
A: They wanted to ensure that their rights were protected. These rights include freedom of speech and religion.

Q: In a representative democracy, like the one that exists in the United States, from where does the government derive its power?
A: The government derives its power from the governed in a representative democracy.

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There are three branches of government: Legislative, executive, and judicial

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Citizens elect representatives

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Power is split between the federal government and the states

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Power comes from people

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The Constitution gives the government all its power