Principles of the Constitution and Amending the Constitution

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There are 7 principles of the United States Constitution

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True

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A federal government is limited because it has a system of

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checks and balances.

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The key to the constitution is that it allows the federal and state governments to

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share power.

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What principle is expressed in the phrase "We the People of the United States…"? Options: Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers

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Popular Sovereignty

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"The powers not delegated to the United States… are reserved to the States respectively…" is an example of

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Federalism

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The principle that "people rule" is an example of

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Popular Sovereignty

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The principle that the state and federal government have shared and separate powers is an example of

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Federalism

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The principle that the government should spread out power is an example of

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Separation of Powers

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The principle that branches should be able to stop each other from being crazy/having too much power is

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Checks and Balances

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The principle that we choose people to vote and make laws for us

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Republicanism