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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe idea that the government was created by the people of America was--Popular SovereigntyRepublicansimFederalismSelf-government
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the principle of republicanism?Government should be split into three branches.The people create the government.The power of government should be limited.The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho shares power according to the principle of federalism?Elected officials and appointed officials.State government and federal government.Executive and Legislative branches.People and government.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle split the power of the government into three branches?Self-governmentRepublicanismSeparation of PowersLimited government
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
To protect the idea of federalism.
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--
People can vote, we the people
people are the source of the government's power.
power is divided between national and state government.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the Constitution place strict limits on the power of the government?to protect individual rights.to divide the power between the federal and state government.to create a monarchy.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Federal government is also known as?Limited governmentMain GovernemntNational GovernmentOfficial government
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich document was included in the U.S. Constitution to support the principle of Individual rights?Articles of ConfederationNorthwest OrdinanceBill of RightsUnalienable Rights
- 10. Multiple Choice
People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
- 11. Multiple Choice
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
separation of power
federalism
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...limited governmentchecks and balances
- 13. Multiple Choice
If President Trump is pulled over for speeding he too will receive a ticket. This is an example of ...
limited goverment
individual rights
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