Foundation of American Democracy - Philosophers + Documents

Foundation of American Democracy - Philosophers + Documents

9th - 12th Grade

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18 Qs

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Foundation of American Democracy - Philosophers + Documents

Foundation of American Democracy - Philosophers + Documents

Assessment

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Social Studies

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9th - 12th Grade

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Easy

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TEKS [1.A], TEKS [1.B]

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

__________ is the idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule).

Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Federalism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution lists the specific powers granted to Congress. These enumerated powers are the basis of ____________ in the U.S.

Limited Government

Natural rights

Popular Sovereignty

Checks and balances

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

Identify the "separation of powers" within the Federal Government

The President enforces laws

Executive Branch

Congress drafts and approves laws.

Legislative Branch

Interprets if laws are constitutional

Judicial Branch

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TEKS [1.A]

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Both houses are required to pass a bill, and the President may veto any bill.  This reflects:

Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks & Balances
Popular Sovereignty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The first three words of the constitution are "we the people." Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

Popular Sovereignty

Judicial Review

Separation of Powers

Checks and Balances

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Electing representatives to govern on our behalf is called

Direct Democracy

Republicanism

Limited Government

Natural rights

7.

MATCH QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

Match each of these principles of American government with their correct descriptions.

A government of elected representatives

Popular Sovereignty

Power doesn't extend beyond constitution

Republicanism

One branch restricts power of another.

Limited Government

2 levels: National and State governments

Checks and Balances

Governing with consent of the people.

Federalism

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TEKS [1.B]

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