Principles of the Constitution

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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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What does the Executive Branch do?

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The President- carries out the laws

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What does the Judicial Branch do?

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Supreme Court it interprets the laws

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What does the Legislative Branch do?

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Congress- it makes the laws

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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.