Understanding Government and Constitutional Principles

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The Constitution guarantees that each state will have a republican form of government.

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True

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The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional through judicial review.

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True

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Federalism divides power between state and national governments.

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True

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The 19th Amendment granted African Americans the right to vote.

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False

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The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and religion.

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True

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The Bill of Rights applies only to the federal government.

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False

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The Declaration of Independence emphasizes the right to alter or abolish oppressive governments.

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True

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The Magna Carta was a direct influence on the U.S. Constitution.

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True

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Popular sovereignty means that power comes from the government, not the people.

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False

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Checks and balances are designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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True