U.S. Government and Constitution Worksheet

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What principle is demonstrated when Americans vote for elected officials?

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Popular Sovereignty

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What idea is expressed by the phrase "We the People" in the Preamble?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Who was most influential in developing the idea of the social contract?

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John Locke

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Which document focused on an agreement among the states rather than the people?

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Articles of Confederation

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What principle means that people elect representatives to make laws?

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Republicanism

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According to Madison in Federalist No. 10, what is a “faction”?

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A group united by a common interest

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What concern did Madison have about direct democracy?

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Factions could seize power

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Why did the Framers create a republic instead of a direct democracy?

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To protect individual liberties

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What does Article IV, Section 4 guarantee?

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A republican form of government for each state

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How did the original Constitution have Senators elected?

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By state legislatures