Lesson 11 - The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

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Idea that the authority of the government comes from the people-

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popular sovereignty

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System that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches-

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checks and balances

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Why is the U.S. Constitution considered a "living document?"

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It can be changed to fit the times.

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Why did the delegates start the Preamble with the words, "We the People"?

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to declare that government power comes from the people

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Why does the Constitution establish the idea of majority rule?

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so decisions represent what most of the people want

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Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch? Options: to put laws into effect, to propose bills needed to achieve justice, to resolve (settle) disputes under the law, to veto decisions of the Supreme Court

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to resolve (settle) disputes under the law

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Name given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?

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judicial review

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Which of these powers is shared by the state and national government? Options: raising taxes, declaring war, printing money, making treaties

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raising taxes

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How is the Constitution organized?

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into parts called articles

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What is the FINAL step before a national bill becomes a law?

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It is signed by the president.