6 Key Concepts in the US Constitution

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Which term means that the government's power comes from the will of the people?

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popular sovereignty

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The Supreme Court can declare Congress's laws unconstitutional. Congress can impeach Supreme Court justices. This is an example of which term?

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checks and balances

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The national government has the power to make treaties. The state governments have the power to establish schools. This is an example of which term?

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federalism

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Which term describes a form of government where the people elect representatives?

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republicanism

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Benjamin Franklin said, "In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns." This expresses which term?

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popular sovereignty

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The Articles of Confederation had one branch of government called Congress. This is a nonexample of which term?

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separation of powers

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Which term means that a government's power is limited by laws in order to protect the rights of citizens?

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limited government

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Which term means that the state governments and the national government share power?

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federalism

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One branch of government has absolute power, and nothing checks, or limits, it. This is a nonexample of which term?

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checks and balances

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A direct democracy is where people do not elect representatives. Instead, they vote on everything themselves. This is a nonexample of which form of government?

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republicanism