7 Principles of the Constitution Revisited

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The idea that the government gets power by the people of America was--

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Popular Sovereignty

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What is the principle of republicanism?

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Representatives are chosen to represent the people.

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Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

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State government and federal government.

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Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

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Separation of Powers

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Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--

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people are the source of the government's power.

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The Federal government is also known as?

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National Government

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Voting for elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?

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Republicanism

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The FEDERAL Govt allows states to make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

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federalism

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When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

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checks and balances

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The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

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Checks & Balances