CG.1.9_Limited Government

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Which term is defined as "the power of one branch of government to limit the power of other branches, in order to ensure that no branch is more powerful than another"?

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checks and balances

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7.CG.1.4

7.CG.1.9

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Which term is defined as "the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected"?

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due process

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7.CG.1.2

7.CG.1.3

7.CG.1.9

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Which of the following terms is defined as "rights guaranteed or belonging to a person"?

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individual rights

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7.CG.1.9

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Which of the following terms is defined as "the idea that those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the law"?

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rule of law

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7.CG.1.2

7.CG.1.11

7.CG.1.9

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Which term is defined as "to divide a government into parts, with each part having its own purpose"?

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separation of powers

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7.CG.1.4

7.CG.1.9

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Read the case study. Which constitutional principle is central to the case? Options: rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, due process

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due process

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7.CG.1.2

7.CG.1.9

7.CG.3.11

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Which constitutional principle would be the best title for the image? Options: individual rights, due process, separation of powers, checks and balances

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separation of powers

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7.CG.1.4

7.CG.1.9

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Examine the photograph. Which constitutional principle is being depicted? Options: due process, individual rights, checks and balances, rule of law

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individual rights

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7.CG.1.9

7.CG.2.3

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Examine the newspaper headline. Which constitutional principle is being used? Options: separation of powers, checks and balances, rule of law, due process

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checks and balances

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7.CG.1.9

7.CG.3.3

7.CG.3.7

7.CG.3.8

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Examine the newspaper headline. Which constitutional principle is central to the headline? Options: separation of powers, due process, individual rights, rule of law

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rule of law

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7.CG.1.9

7.CG.1.2

7.CG.1.11