Principles of the Constitution

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Principle

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Core value or belief that guides you

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How many principles does the U.S. Constitution contain?

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7

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Which principle of the Constitution deals with the belief that people should be able to govern themselves and have the power?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which principle of the Constitution states that the power of the government must be restricted? Options: Republicanism, Limited Government, Federalism, Checks and Balances

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Limited Government

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Which principle of the Constitution deals with the rights that every citizen is guaranteed and cannot be violated?

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Individual Rights

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Which principle of the Constitution deals with the federal government being broken into 3 separate, but equal, branches? Options: Checks and Balances, Federalism, Republicanism, Separation of Powers

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Separation of Powers

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Which principle of the Constitution gives each branch of government the ability to check, or control, the other two?

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Checks and Balances

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Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

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Republicanism

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The principle of Federalism states that power is shared by the national and state governments.

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True

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What is one easy way to remember the principles of the Constitution?

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