7 Principles of the Constitution

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What principle is expressed in the phrase "We the People of the United States…"?

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Popular Sovereignty

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What principle is described by the statement: "The powers not delegated to the United States… are reserved to the States respectively…"?

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Federalism

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The President… shall have Power, by which the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur.

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Checks and Balances

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The United States may not restrict your freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, or speech

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Individual Rights

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The Constitution outlines our government and restricts its powers. What is this concept called? Options: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Limited Government, Individual Rights

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Limited Government

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Separation of Powers

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The president of the United States has to follow the same laws as everyone else.

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Limited Government

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Ted Cruz (Texas) was elected to the United States Senate in 2012. What principle does this exemplify? Options: Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances

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Republicanism

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What principle is described by the statement: "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"?

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Popular Sovereignty

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A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one has too much power.

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Separation of Powers