Constitutional Principles

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What principle is defined as the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people?

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Popular Sovereignty

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"Restrict the power of government"

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Limited Government

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What is the correct term for a political system where representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of the people? Options: Republicanism, Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty

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Republicanism

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Separation of Powers

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What is it called when people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives? Options: Republicanism, Checks and Balances, Limited Government

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Republicanism

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What is the correct term for the division of power between national and state governments? Options: Federalism, Checks and Balances, Limited Government

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Federalism

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A government in which the people rule

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Popular Sovereignty

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What is the correct answer regarding the concept related to Individual Rights, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers?

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Individual Rights

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"governmental power is divided between the national government and the states"

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Federalism

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What is the principle that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful? Options: Republicanism, Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty

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Checks and Balances