Constitutional Principles

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What is the best definition for Limited Government?

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The government's power is restricted

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Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed? People have the power, People must approve of government's actions, Powers are separated between 3 branches of government, Each branch has power over the other

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People must approve of government's actions

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Which of the following is the best definition of Popular Sovereignty?

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The people hold the power in the government.

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What is the best definition for Rule of Law?

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Everyone must follow the law.

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Which of the following is the best description of Separation of powers? People have the power, Powers are divided between the national and state governments, Powers are divided among 3 branches of government, Branches have power over each other to keep each other from becoming too powerful

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Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

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Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?
Options:
Powers separated between 3 branches of government,
Powers given only to the Federal Governments,
Powers shared between the Federal government and the states,
People have the power.

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Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

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What is the best definition of Checks and Balances? Options: Power divided between 3 branches of government, It has to do with money and scales, Everyone must follow the law

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Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

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Which Principle of Government is best described in this passage? Options: Federalism, Consent of the Governed, Limited Government, Popular Sovereignty

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which Constitutional Principle is best described in this passage? Options: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Consent of the Governed, Rule of Law

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Checks and Balances

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Which principle of government is best described here?

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Rule of Law