TEST: 7 Principles & Bill of Rights

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What is federalism?

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The state and national government share power.

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What is the principle of republicanism?

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The people elect representatives to make laws.

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The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?

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Checks & Balances

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The Legislative Branch makes the laws; the Executive Branch enforces the laws; the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

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Separation of Powers

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Basic rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

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Individual Rights

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The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Government leaders must follow all the laws that citizens do.

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Limited Government

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Forbids the government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live or quarter in their homes

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3rd Amendment

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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bails or fines

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8th Amendment

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Guarantees the rights of states to organize militias, armies and the right of the individual to bear arms.

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2nd Amendment