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Principles Underlying the Constitution

Principles Underlying the Constitution

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Laura Morris

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Which principle of government does this picture represent?

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separation of powers

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rule of law

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federalism

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popular sovereignty

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writes laws

Enforces the laws

interprets the laws

Separation of Powers

Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch

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Each branch having its own power is an example of (pick 2)

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Federalism
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Separation of Power 
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Checks and Balances 
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Republicanism 

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What does the constitutional concept called Checks and Balances mean?
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Each branch can check the local and state government's power.
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Each branch can check another branches power to ensure it does not become too powerful.
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The three branches can all do whatever they want without checking with each other.
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All of the branches have to agree on every decision made.

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Which of the following describes federalism?
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System with a weak central government and strong states
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System with a strong central government and weak states
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System of shared power between national and state governments
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System of shared power between national government and the king

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How confident do you feel about this topic now?

Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident

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Why does the government have checks and balances?

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To stop one branch from getting too powerful.

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To prevent the president from acting like a king/queen.

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To prevent laws that are unfair/unconstitutional.

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All of the above.

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