Unit 3: The United States Government Review

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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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The Federal government is also known as?

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National Government

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What are the 3 Branches of government? Options: Freedom of Speech, Petition, Religion, Press, Assembly, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Executive, Republic, School, Cruel and Unusual Punishments

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What does the Legislative Branch do?

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Also known as Congress. Makes the Laws.

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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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Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

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To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.

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People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?

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Republicanism

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When the President disagrees with a law Congress has passed, he 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

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These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

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Individual Rights