Principles of the Constitution

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What principle is expressed in the phrase "We the People of the United States…"?

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Popular Sovereignty

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What concept is described by the phrase "The powers not delegated to the United States… are reserved to the States respectively…"? Options: Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances

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Federalism

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The principle that "people rule"

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Popular Sovereignty

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The principle that the state and federal government have shared and separate powers

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Federalism

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The principle that the government should spread out power

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Separation of Powers

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The principle that branches should be able to stop each other from being crazy

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Checks and Balances

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The principle that we choose people to vote and make laws for us

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Republicanism

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The three branches of government are an example of:

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Separation of Power

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What is the principle of republicanism?

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people elect representatives

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The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to:

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protect individual rights