Principles of the Constitution

What are the main principles that spread through the norms of the Constitution?

• Principles of development and prosperity

• Principles of democracy and freedom

• Principles of legality and respect for human rights

• Principles of equality and justice

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the significance of Article 1 in the Constitution of Belarus?

• Establishes the role of the President

• Defines the territorial integrity of the country

• Outlines the fundamental principles of the state

• Sets the official language of Belarus

The US Constitution establishes several basic principles of the purpose behind the document itself. This includes... (Choose TWO)

• specifying the only rights that citizens have.

• how the federal government is organized or structured

• how the government must conduct itself (act).

• stating that states can nullify, or ignore, certain federal laws.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

One basic principle established in the US Constitution is...

• how the Supreme Court will review legislative actions.

• how much property someone must own to vote.

• how leaders are selected.

• the qualities and characteristics of a fair president.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When the Supreme Court finds a law unconstitutional, that law is said to be null and ​ (a)   .

• procure

• virtual

• void

• inflicted

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which constitutional principle is supported by Amendment IV?

• separation of powers

• representative democracy

• balance between government and individual freedom

• system of checks and balances

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The standard of equality before the law is a basic ________________ of democracy.

• Criteria

• Principle

• Relevant

• Deduce

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which statement from the text most strongly supports the inference above?

• "Even after the Constitution's ratification, the United States was still evolving from a loose confederation of states into a cohesive national union.”

• "In the Constitution's Preamble, Morris's phrasing had substantive as well as stylistic consequences.”

• “The Constitution was not perfect, but rather perfectible—through the amendment process.”

• “But who are ‘We the People’? This question troubled the nation for centuries.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The Framers of the US Constitution believed there were 6 key principles of a democratic government. Which one is defined below?

Belief that the government's power comes from the people and however much power they are willing to give up.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• A) Separation of Powers

• B) Federalism

• C) Judicial Review

• D) Popular Sovereignty