6 Principles of American Government

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A local town decides to let people vote on whether or not to raise property taxes. This is an example of:

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Popular Sovereignty

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When the President decides to use his Veto power this is an example of: Separation of powers, Federalism, Judicial Review, Checks and Balances

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Checks and Balances

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The state of Virginia decides to make chewing gum against the law in all public schools, while in NC it is still allowed. This is an example of:

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Federalism

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Although the President of the US has influence in our government, the President is not the one in charge of writing our laws. This is because of:

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Separation of Powers

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This is the idea that government can only do the specific things we have given them permission to do.

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Limited Government

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When the Supreme Court uses their power to judge laws they are following this principle:

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Judicial Review

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When congress tries to impeach the president or override president's veto they are practicing:

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Checks and Balances

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Every two years the US elects new members to Congress. This is an examples of:

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Popular Sovereignty

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The President works with the FBI to enforce a new law that congress has passed. This is an example of:

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Separation of Powers

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The Supreme Court decides that a law is constitutional. This is an example of: Federalism, Judicial Review, Limited Government, None of these

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Judicial Review