Flashcard on the U.S. Constitution

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What is the main idea behind popular sovereignty as mentioned in the Constitution?

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The people are the foundation of the government.

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What type of government does the Constitution create for the United States?

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Republic

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What is a characteristic of a limited government?

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The powers of government are strictly defined.

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What does federalism refer to in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

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A division of power between a federal government and state governments.

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What are enumerated powers?

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Powers given only to Congress.

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What are reserved powers?

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Powers that belong to the states.

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What are the shared powers between the federal government and state governments called?

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Concurrent powers

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What is the "Supremacy Clause" in the Constitution?

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It makes the Constitution the supreme law of the land.

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What is the purpose of the separation of powers in the Constitution?

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To ensure no person or group has too much power

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Which branch of government has the power to veto laws?

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Executive branch