Principles of the Constitution Review

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What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

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Popular Sovereignty

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What is federalism?

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The state and national government share power.

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What is "checks and balances?"

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Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.

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Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers? Options: The people vote for their leaders., The people are in charge., There are three branches of government., The people have individual rights. (bill of rights)

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There are three branches of government.

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If government officials break the law, they can be arrested like anyone else. This reflects:

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Limited Government

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What is the principle of republicanism?

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The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.

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Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--

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people are the source of the government's power.

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The fact that Texas can make its own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

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federalism

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These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

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Individual Rights

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The Constitution outlines our government and restricts its powers

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Limited Government