Principles of the Constitution Flashcard

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Which of the following was not one of the characteristics of the US Constitution? Lays out the basic principles of the US government, Gives framework, procedures, and limits on how government is to be conducted, Declared independence from Great Britain, Document is not over detailed and allows for interpretation

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Declared independence from Great Britain

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What is the purpose of the articles of the US Constitution?

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To establish the function of many parts of the government.

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The power of popular sovereignty comes from which phrase of the Preamble?

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We the People

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Why were the framers worried about creating a government with a strong central government?

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They had just gained their independence from tyrannical Britain.

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The US government is divided into how many branches?

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3

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The first 3 articles of the constitution outlined what?

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The powers of the 3 branches

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Powers given to the federal government are called?

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Expressed Powers

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Powers given to the state governments are called?

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Reserved Powers

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Powers shared between the federal and state governments are called?

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Concurrent Powers

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The president and his cabinet members represent which branch of government?

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Executive Branch