U.S. Government Foundations and Constitution 12th Grade

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Who was a French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive, legislative, and judicial powers?

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Charles Montesquieu

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A French man who believed that humans are naturally good and free and can rely on their instincts, and that the government should exist to protect the common good, and be a direct democracy?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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A system of each branch checking the other branches of government?

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Checks and Balances

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How many enumerated powers are there in the American federal government?

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27

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Separation of Powers is defined as:

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Each branch has it's own set of powers and responsibilities.

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Power that is divided between the state and national government is:

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Federalism

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

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A small group of people who rule a country is a:

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Oligarchy

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A system of government when one person has absolute and unlimited power is:

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Autocracy

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A government that gives all key powers to national (central) government is a:

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Unitary