Separation of Powers
National Government
Judicial Branch
Checks and Balances
Legislative Branch
Local Government
Rule of Law
State Government
Executive Branch
Limited Government
Issues license such as marriage licenses and driver's licenses, and runs local elections
Doctrine that each branch of government is separate and has unique powers that the other branches may not interfere with
Includes the President and his cabinet
System in which laws are made by elected representatives
Can declare war, print money, and make foreign policies
The court system - its highest court being the Supreme Court
The power of government leaders is limited by the constitution
Congress - House of Representatives and the Senate
A system that lets each branch of government limit the power of the others
Provides police and fire protection, runs public schools and libraries
