WE the People: Chapters 1-5 Quiz

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Constitution

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A legal framework that establishes how a government will be organized and run.

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Federalism

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of power between national and state governments

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Separation of Powers

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of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches

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Checks and Balances

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Each branch has specific powers, but the powers of each branch limit the powers of others

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Republic

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where citizens elect representatives

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Social Contract

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among people to form a government and follow its rules

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Rule of Law

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that everyone, including leaders, must follow the law

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Natural Rights

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A doctrine that people are born with basic rights such as people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property in the state of nature. Government should protects those rights.

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Civic Virtue

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to serve the public good and put community above self

A duty you have to establish the common good.

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Due Process

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requirement for fair treatment through the judicial system