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