Constitution Part 2 REVIEW

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What is Federalism?

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The division of power between the national and state governments

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Which principle is defined as the belief that government should only have the power given by the Constitution?

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Limited Government

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What is Republicanism?

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A form of government where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

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What does Separation of Powers refer to?

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The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

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Which principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch certain controls over the others?

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Checks and Balances

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What are Individual Rights?

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Protections and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution for all citizens

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What is Popular Sovereignty?

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The principle that government power comes from the people and they have the right to rule themselves.

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Which of the following shows Federalism at work? The Supreme Court reviewing laws for constitutionality, State governments running their own elections, Congress passing a national healthcare bill, The president issuing an executive order

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State governments running their own elections

Answer explanation

Federalism is the division of power between national and state governments. State governments running their own elections exemplifies this, as it shows states exercising their authority independently from the federal government.

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Which scenario is an example of Limited Government? Options: The president vetoing a bill passed by Congress, The government must follow the Constitution and cannot pass laws beyond what it permits, A judge being appointed for life, Citizens voting in local elections

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The government must follow the Constitution and cannot pass laws beyond what it permits

Answer explanation

Limited Government means that the government's powers are restricted by law. The correct choice highlights that the government must adhere to the Constitution, ensuring it cannot exceed its granted powers.

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Which of these is a demonstration of Checks and Balances?
Options: Congress declaring war without consulting the president, The Supreme Court striking down a law passed by Congress, State legislatures approving amendments to the state constitution, Federal agencies creating their own rules without oversight

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The Supreme Court striking down a law passed by Congress

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court striking down a law passed by Congress exemplifies Checks and Balances, as it demonstrates the judiciary's power to review and limit legislative actions, ensuring no branch exceeds its authority.