1. Civics
The Study of citizenship.

2. Separation of Powers
The government is divided into three separate branches.

3. Limited Government
The government cannot do anything it wants.

4. Check and Balances
The name of system that explains how the branches of government limit each other.

5. Federalism
The division of power between National, State, and Local Government.

6. Popular Sovereignty
People have the power. This power is exercised by voting.

7. Republicanism
We elect officials to represent us. Example: President Barack Obama and Senator Kay Hagan)

8. Individual Rights
People are born with these and it is the government’s job to protect them

9. Geography
The study of the physical features of the Earth and human interaction with the Earth.

10. Economics
The Study of Production and the Consumption of goods and services