The Constitution

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Which key concept means a system of government where citizens are represented by elected officials?

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Republicanism

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Which key concept is defined as a government that is divided up into branches, and each branch has separate and independent branches?

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Separation of Power

Answer explanation

If you said Checks and Balances, remember that C and B only refers to when one branch of the government limits the power of another.

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Which key concept is where power is shared between the state and national government?

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Federalism

Front

Which key concept is where the government's power is restricted by laws to protect individual liberties?

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Limited Government

Front

Which key concept is where one branch of the government can limit the power of another branch of government?

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Checks and Balances

Answer explanation

If you said Limited Government, remember that Limited Government is only when the law limits the government, not another branch.

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What is the following an example of? In the Constitution, some powers are given to the states. For example, states are responsible for establishing schools. Other powers, like the power to declare war, are given to the national government.

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Federalism

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What is the following an example of? The Declaration of Indepedence says, "Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

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Popular Sovereignty

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What is the following an example of? The Bill of Rights limits the power of the government by listing individual rights. For example, governments cannot limit freedom of speech or subject citizens to cruel and unusual punishments.

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Limited Government

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What is the following an example of? In the United States, people vote for representatives to serve as lawmakers in Congress. These representatives are supposed to act in the best interests of the people who voted for them.

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Republicanism

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What is the following an example of?
The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers.

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Separation of Powers