US Constitution

Front

According to the rule of law, a government leader:

Back

Must follow the law like everyone else

Front

A law is declared unconstitutional if it _____ the Constitution.

Back

Violates

Front

What does each article of the Constitution do?

Back

Explains one part of government or a key government process

Front

Sovereignty

Back

Power

Front

Who passes laws in a republic?

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Elected representatives

Front

The principle of limited government prevents a leader from:

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Becoming too powerful

Front

Concurrent powers are shared by:

• The people and the government
• The executive and legislative branches
• The legislative and judicial branches
• Federal and state governments

Back

Federal and state governments

Front

The separation of powers splits _____ into three branches.

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The federal government

Front

Overriding a veto is an example of:

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Checks and balances

Front

The description of the Constitution as a "living document" refers to:

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The amendment process