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Constitutional Principles: Federalism & Limited Government (for presentation)

Constitutional Principles: Federalism & Limited Government (for presentation)

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Roxanne Mettlach

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20 Slides • 15 Questions

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Which of the following best describes the concept of popular sovereignty?

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The government controls all decisions

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People have power by voting

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Only elected officials have power

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States have more power than the federal government

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Multiple Choice

According to the Constitutional Convention, what was the main goal regarding the strength of the national government?

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To create a strong national government without taking away people's liberties

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To give all power to the states

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To eliminate the national government

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To make the national government stronger than the states in all matters

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Multiple Choice

Which two constitutional principles are highlighted as key concepts in the lesson?

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Federalism and Limited Government

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Popular Sovereignty and Individual Rights

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Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

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Republicanism and Separation of Powers

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are responsibilities of the national government?

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Regulating national trade

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Providing education

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Issuing licenses

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Public safety

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What do Article 4 and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution concern?

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Federalism

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Popular Sovereignty

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Individual Rights

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Checks and Balances

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Open Ended

Where is federalism found in the U.S. Constitution?

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Define Federalism.

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the powers of state governments and national government under federalism?

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State governments have more power over the whole country, while national government has more power over local areas.

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State governments deal with matters that affect the local area, while national government deals with matters that affect the whole country.

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State governments and national government have equal power over all matters.

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National government only deals with local issues, while state governments deal with national issues.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of limited government as described in the U.S. Constitution?

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The government can make any law it wants.

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No person or group is above the law.

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The government has boundaries and restrictions explained in the Constitution.

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The government is ruled by a single leader with unlimited power.

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Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle states that government officials and citizens must obey the law?

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Limited government

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Federalism

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Popular sovereignty

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Separation of powers

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following powers are shared by both federal and state governments?

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Coin money

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Collect taxes

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Declare war

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Establish foreign policy

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