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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 ChoiceWhy 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 ChoicePopular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--People elect their political representatives.people are the source of the government's power.power is divided between national and state government.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Federal government is also known as?Limited governmentMain GovernemntNational GovernmentOfficial government
- 8. Multiple ChoicePeople voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?RepublicanismPopular Sovereignty
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?separation of powerfederalism
- 10. 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
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branchesChecks & BalancesFederalismPopular Soveriegnty
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThese are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizenIndividual RightsSeparation of PowersLimited Government
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the peoplePopular SovereigntyChecks and BalancesFederalism
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powersFederalismRepublicanismChecks & Balances
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThis idea calls for the people to exercise or delegate their power by electing or voting for their political representationRepublicanismSeparation of PowersIndividual Rights
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThis is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the lawLimited GovernmentRepublicanismIndividual Rights
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich proves we have a limited government?The Constitution defines the limits of those in power.The people are in charge.There is a bill of rights.The people vote for their leaders.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Executive Branch has the responsibility to enforce the law.Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentSeparation of PowersChecks and Balances
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe Preamble to the U.S. Constitution details theoverall purpose of the U.S. governmentpowers of the Senatethe role of the Supreme Courthow the Constitution can be ratified
- 20. Multiple ChoiceMakes the lawslegislative branchjudicial branchexecutive branch
- 21. Multiple ChoiceInterpret the lawsjudicial branchlegislative branchexecutive branch
- 22. Multiple ChoiceEnforces the lawsexecutive branchlegislative branchjudicial branch
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