Principles of U.S. Government

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What is federalism?

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The state and national government share power.

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This principle of the U.S. Constitution divides the powers of the government into three separate groups to ensure no one becomes too powerful.

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Separation of Powers

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Which basic principle of government is introduced in the Preamble: "We the People of the United States . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"? Options: federalism, limited government, popular sovereignty, checks and balances

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popular sovereignty

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The Americans formed a republic, a government in which people rule through

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Elected representatives.

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The system established to maintain a balance of power between the three branches of government is called

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checks and balances.

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The authors of the Constitution were afraid of an ALL-POWERFUL government. They believed that the government may only do what the people give it the power to do. This fundamental principle is a belief in . . .

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Limited Government

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Which Branch is the president in?

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Executive

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Which Branch has the Senators?

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Legislative

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Which Branch has the Supreme Court?

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Judicial

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Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created? Options: Legislative (congress), Judicial (Supreme court), Executive (President), Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

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Legislative (congress)