Checks and balances review

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What presidential power is exemplified by Bill Clinton pardoning his brother, Trump pardoning supporters, and Biden granting forgiveness for Hunter's federal crimes?

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pardon

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Legislative (makes the laws) Congress
Executive (carries out the laws) President
Judicial (interprets the laws) Supreme Court and lower courts

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Separation of Powers

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Government officials are limited to only certain powers as stated in the Constitution.

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Limited Government

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Both houses are required to pass a bill, and the President may veto any bill. This reflects:

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Checks & Balances

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If the chief executive violates the law, they can be impeached and tried. Which principle of the Constitution is this an example of? Options: Federalism, Republicanism, Popular Sovereignty, Rule of law

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Rule of law

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The National Government can declare war and coin money.  The state government can set sales taxes and the speed limit.  Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

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Federalism

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The legislature's ability to impeach the President is an example of...

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Checks & Balances

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The first three words of the constitution are "we the people." Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

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Popular Sovereignty

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What principle is exemplified when the governor declares a state of emergency, orders evacuations, and activates the National Guard ahead of a hurricane, while the President sends the Federal Emergency Management Agency and federal troops for disaster relief?

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federalism

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During President-elect Trump's first term in office, he was able to nominate 3 Supreme Court Justices. What principle is the President's ability to select federal judges an example of?

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A check on the judicial branch