CBA 3.2 U.S. Constitution

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People are the source of the government's power is ______________ (principle of government)

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popular sovereignty

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A system where each branch of government has a check on the other two branches so that no one branch can become too powerful

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checks and balances

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Fair bail and no cruel or unusual punishments. Identify the amendment.

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Amendment 8

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Rights are retained by the people and the rights of one person cannot be used to infringe or interfere with the rights of another person. Identify the amendment.

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Amendment 9

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The sharing of power between the federal (national) government and the state and local governments

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federalism

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The powers of the government are controlled or restricted by federalism, checks and balances, and separation of church and state

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limited government

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The basic rights of citizens, protected by the Bill of Rights

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individual rights

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People elect their representatives (vote)

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republicanism

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The legislative, executive and judicial branches were created to divide powers.

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separation of powers

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freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech. Identify the Amendment

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Amendment 1