Principles of the Constitution

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The people are the source of all governmental authority.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The President is responsible for the executing, enforcing, and administering the law. What principle does this describe? Options: Popular Sovereignty, Checks and Balances, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Federalism

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Separation of Powers

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Congress must have a 2/3 vote in each house to override a veto.

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Checks and Balances

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What does "Congress shall make no law" denying individual freedoms of the 1st amendment refer to?

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Individual Rights

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Educational requirements are made on a state to state basis

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Federalism

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Only Congress has the power to declare war

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Separation of Powers

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Presidential appointees (diplomats, judges, etc.) are approved by the Senate

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Checks and Balances

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Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will in government

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Republicanism

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You are required to pay a federal and a state income tax

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Federalism

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Government may only exercise the powers delegated to it.

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Limited Government