Principles of the U.S. Constitution (REVIEW)

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What is the principle of republicanism?

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Americans exercising their right to elect their representatives.

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Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

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State government and Federal government.

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Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

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To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.

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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 Federal government is also known as?

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National Government

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The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

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federalism

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When the President disagrees with a law that Congress is trying to pass, the president can veto the bill. This action is an example of...

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checks and balances

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The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

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Checks & Balances

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This principle states that the government should be divided into 3 branches: legislative, judicial, and executive.

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Separation of Powers

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This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law

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Limited Government