Constitutional Principles

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Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed? People have the power, People must approve of government's actions, Powers are separated between 3 branches of government, Each branch has power over the other

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People must approve of government's actions

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What is the best definition for Rule of Law?

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Everyone must follow the law

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Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

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Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

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Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances? Options: Power divided between 3 branches of government, Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful, It has to do with money and scales, Everyone must follow the law

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Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

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Which Principle of Government is best described in this passage? Options: Federalism, Direct Democracy, Limited Government, Popular Sovereignty

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which principle of government is best described here?

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Rule of Law

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What is the best definition for Limited Government?

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The government's power is restricted

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Which principle of government is best described here?

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Consent of the Governed

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Which principle is best represented in this passage? Options: Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Limited Government, Checks and Balances

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Federalism

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Which concept is Jean-Jacques Rousseau known for? Options: Direct democracy/ Majority rule, Limited government, Consent of the governed, Social contract

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Direct democracy/ Majority rule