Separation of Powers: Separation of powers is a fundamental principle in the U.S. government where different branches have distinct roles and authorities to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances: Checks and balances refer to mechanisms within the U.S. government that allow each branch to limit or control the actions of other branches in order to maintain a balance of power.
Federalism: Federalism is a system in which power is divided between a central authority (the federal government) and regional authorities (state governments), allowing for shared sovereignty while maintaining unity.