Constitutional Principles

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Limited Government

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The government's power is restricted

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Consent of the Governed

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People must approve of government's actions

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Popular Sovereignty

Back

The people hold the power in the government

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Rule of Law

Back

Everyone must follow the law

Front

What is the best description of Separation of powers?

Back

Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

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Federalism

Back

Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

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Checks and Balances

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Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

Front

Which Principle of Government is best described in this passage? Options: Federalism, Consent of the Governed, Limited Government, Popular Sovereignty

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Which Constitutional Principle is best described in this passage?

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Checks and Balances

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Which principle of government is best described here? Rule of Law , Limited Government , Checks and Balances , Popular Sovereignty

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Rule of Law