Aspects of the Constitution

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The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.

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individual rights

Front

When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which of the following principles? Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Checks and Balances?

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Separation of Powers

Front

The national government has the ability to declare war, but individual states do not have that power. This is an example of _________________________.

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Federalism

Front

Which of the following is true about state constitutions?
Options:
State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.
State Constitutions do not have to conform to the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the country but the state can nullify a federal law.
The U.S. Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own rules and laws.

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State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.

Front

Which of the three branches includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?

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Executive

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a change to the constitution

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amendment

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failed US government before Constitution

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Articles of Confederation

Front

The law enforcement branch of the government

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Executive

Front

The law making branch of the government

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Legisltative

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The law interpreting branch of the government

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Judicial