7 Principles of Constitution Final Review (A)

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How many principles for the Constitution?

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7

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The principle in which people power rests with the people by voting, we the people

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popular sovereignty

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The principle in which the people elect others to represent them in government

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republicanism

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The principle in which powers of the government are divided into 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial)

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separation of power

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The principle in which the branches of government monitors each other to make sure no branch has too much power

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checks and balances

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The principle in which the powers of the government are shared between the federal and state governments

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federalism

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The principle in which the powers of the government are restricted by the Constitution; nobody is above the law

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limited government

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The principle in which freedoms or liberties are protected by the Constitution

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individual rights

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Which principle is shown in these situations? 1. Congress 's job is to make laws 2. President Biden's job is to see the laws are carried out 3. The Supreme Court 's job is to decide if the laws follow the Constitution

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separation of powers

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Which principle is shown in this situation? A former New Jersey senator was convicted of bribery.

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limited government