Understanding Government Limitations

Understanding Government Limitations

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11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which principle ensures that the government’s power is divided among different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

Back

Separation of Powers

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which constitutional principle is best demonstrated when citizens vote in federal elections?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of federalism in the United States?
Options:
The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress,
The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution,
States establishing their own education policies,
Congress declaring war

Back

States establishing their own education policies

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Formal changes to our Constitution are called _________.

Back

amendments

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the U.S. Constitution, the __________ Branch creates laws, the __________ Branch interprets laws, and the ___________ Branch enforces laws.

Back

Legislative, Judicial, Executive

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the Amendments?

Back

To allow the government to change over time

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following correctly describes the Three-fifths Compromise? A portion of the slaves would be freed, The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures, A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation, A portion of the southern crops would be shipped to the northern factories

Back

A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation

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