Constitution Test Review

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What is the purpose of the principle of Separation of Powers?

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To ensure that one person did not have all the power in our new government

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What is the purpose of the principle of Checks and Balances?

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To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful.

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In November, I will vote for someone to represent my beliefs in government (Example: President, Senators, Representatives). This person will represent me in Congress. Which Constitutional Principle is this an example of?

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Republicanism

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Which Constitutional Principle communicates the idea that the Government gets all its power from the Citizens?

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Popular Sovereignty

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The Basic Rights of all citizens are guaranteed in writing, including: Freedom of Speech and Freedom of/from Religion

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Individual Rights

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What Constitutional Principle allows the Federal Government and State Governments to share power?

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Federalism

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Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?

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Federalists

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Who wanted strong state government?

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Anti-Federalist

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What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

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Federalist Papers

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Who is the "Father (Writer) of the Constitution"?

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James Madison