Constitution

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Which Constitutional principle states that no one is above the law and the government only has powers listed in the Constitution?

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Limited Government

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Which of the following explains the Constitutional principle called republicanism? Elected representatives make and enforce laws

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Elected representatives make and enforce laws

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Many of our individual liberties are protected by which document? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights, The Fundamental Orders

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The Bill of Rights

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Which president was also called the Father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

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Amendment

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Which Constitutional principle states that the power of government comes from the people?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which branch of government interprets laws?

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Judicial (courts)

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Which group wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation and give more power to the states? Options: Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Judiciary, Legislature

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Anti-Federalists

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Central and national are two words that mean the same thing as -

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federal

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What was the name for the essays written in support of ratification of the Constitution?

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The Federalist Papers