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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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1.Article of Confederation-a written agreement ratified in 1781 by the thirteen original states; it provided a legal symbol of their union by giving the central government no coercive power over the states or their citizens
2. Checks and Balances- This system gives each of the three branches of government ways to limit the powers of the other branches.
3. Bills of Rights- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
4. Legislature- can pass and veto laws
5.Executive-having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.

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P: I see a boat that says Articles of Confederation. With waves that say no power to collect taxes, enforce laws, raise an army, and enforce treaties and no national court system.
I: Because I see those words on the wave coming towards the boat I think these are things the Article of Confederation  can't do.
C: Article of Confederation have no power to collect taxes, enforce laws, raise an army, and enforce treaties and no national court system. The people didn't have to worry about the Article of Confederation doing this to them.