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Principles of the Constitution Definitions

Authored by Keith Tompkins

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8th Grade

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Principles of the Constitution Definitions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is federalism?

The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.

The people have individual rights.

The state and national government share power.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "checks and balances?"

Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.

The people elect their leaders.

The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
Limited Government
Separation of Powers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the principle of republicanism?

Government should be split into three branches.

The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.

The power of government should be limited.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

Self-government

Republicanism

Separation of Powers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

Checks & Balances
Federalism
Popular Soveriegnty

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Limited Government

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