Foundations of Government

Foundations of Government

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Which amendment is this?

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1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What freedom gives you the right to say anything you want just as long as you are not threatening the safety of anyone?

Back

Speech

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The President can check the power of Congress by using the executive power to

Back

Veto bills

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The sharing of powers between the national and state government is known as which principle?

Back

Federalism

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which principle of government is best represented by this graphic?

Back

Separations of Powers

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the Founding Fathers create a government with a system of Checks and Balances?

Back

Protect that one branch of government gets all the power

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In order for the Constitution to be changed, an amendment must be

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Proposed by 2/3 votes in the U.S. Senate and House of Representative

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