Constitution: 7 Principles & Bill of Rights

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The power of the president to veto a bill passed by Congress is an example of which principle of the Constitution?

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Checks & Balances

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The big 5, the freedoms of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, and Petition are found in the -

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1st Amendment

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Obeying the law, paying taxes, and jury duty are examples of -

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civic duties

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Voting is the best example of which principle of the Constitution?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which enlightenment thinker came up with the idea of "separation of powers," one of the 7 principles of the constitution discussed in class?

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Montesquieu

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The creation of a legislative branch, an executive branch, and a judicial branch is an example of which principle of the Constitution?

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Separation of Powers

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Which amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures and states that warrants may not be issued without probable cause?

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4th amendment

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The belief that people should hold the final authority in government; rule by the governed is an explanation of what principle of the Constitution?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which principle of the Constitution is the division and sharing of power between the Federal and State Governments?

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Federalism

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The principle of the Constitution where we elect people who serve at the will of the people; for example the election of Senators and Representatives.

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Republicanism