# data[].attributes.body
1. Individual Rights- The Constitution protects individual rights such as freedom of speech, and freedom religion.
2. Federalism- Division of power between the federal government and the states
3. Checks and Balances- Each branch of government has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two.
4. Separation of Powers- The Constitution divides the government into three branches legislative(makes laws), executive(carries out laws), and judicial(explains and interpret laws).
5.Republicanism- Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will.

# data[].attributes.body
1)What was the purpose of the system represented in this diagram?
Correct answer is D, to ensure each state was equally represented,so each branch would have its own independence, but still be connected.
2) What principle of the Constitution is depicted in this diagram?
Correct answer is B, federalism, because it is a division of power between the federal government and the states.

# data[].attributes.body
USHC-1.5 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.