2023: Vocab 3.2 -

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The idea that the final say in government comes from the people is called ___________________.

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Popular sovereignty.

Front

He was a famous Anti-Federalist who was nicknamed the “Father of the Bill of Rights”.

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George Mason.

Front

Which of the following is the definition of federalism?

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The idea that power is shared between the federal government and the individual states.

Front

The right of people accused of crimes to be treated fairly is called ________________

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Due process.

Front

Which answer choice does the box above describe? Options: Anti-Federalists, Federalists, George Mason, Separation of powers.

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Federalists.

Front

Which of the following describes individual rights?

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Protections that people have from the government.

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Did not support the Constitution.

Believed the Constitution would create too strong of a stronger national government.

Wanted a Bill of Rights.

Which answer choice do the ideas above describe?

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Anti-Federalists.

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This principle of the Constitution ensures that one branch of government does not have unlimited power.

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Checks and balances.

Front

Which of the following describes the Federalist Papers?

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Essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the Constitution.

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Which of the following is an example of the principle of separation of powers? There are three branches of government so that one branch does not have all of the power. The idea that power is shared between the federal government and the individual states. The idea that the final say in government comes from the people. Protections that people have from the government.

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There are three branches of government so that one branch does not have all of the power.