Unit 1.1 Government Principles Review

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Principle where people have the power and give their consent to be governed to the government.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Government is controlled by the people who elect representatives

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Republicanism

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The people elect government officials to represent them

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republicanism

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What principle is expressed in the preamble of the Constitution: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"? Options: popular sovereignty, republicanism, separation of powers, federalism

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popular sovereignty

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What principle is illustrated by the statement: "The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors"? Options: limited government, separation of powers, federalism, republicanism

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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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If President Biden is pulled over for speeding he too will receive a ticket. This is an example of ...

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rule of law

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What principle is described by the statement: "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"? Options: Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers

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Popular Sovereignty

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How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

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People are born with natural rights.

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What is the idea that people agree, or consent, to government authority and in return the government protects the people and their rights?

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Consent of the governed