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The idea that the final say in government comes from the people is called ___________________.
Popular sovereignty.
Limited government.
Republicanism.
Federalism.
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He was a famous Anti-Federalist who was nicknamed the “Father of the Bill of Rights”.
Alexander Hamilton.
George Mason.
John Jay.
James Madison.
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Which of the following is the definition of federalism?
Protections that people have from the government.
A series of essays that were written in support of the Constitution.
The idea that the final say in government comes from the people.
The idea that power is shared between the federal government and the individual states.
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The right of people accused of crimes to be treated fairly is called ________________
Separation of powers.
Popular Sovereignty.
Due process.
Federalism.
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Which answer choice does the box above describe?
Anti-Federalists.
Federalists.
George Mason.
Separation of powers.
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Which of the following describes individual rights?
A series of essays that were written in support of the Constitution.
The idea that power is shared between the federal government and the individual states.
The idea that the final say in government comes from the people.
Protections that people have from the government.
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Did not support the Constitution.
Believed the Constitution would create too strong of a stronger national government.
Wanted a Bill of Rights.
Which answer choice do the ideas above describe?
Federalists.
Anti-Federalists.
Federalist papers.
Federalism.
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This principle of the Constitution ensures that one branch of government does not have unlimited power.
Federalism.
Popular sovereignty.
Individual rights.
Checks and balances.
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Which of the following describes the Federalist Papers?
Essays written by people that did not support the Constitution and wanted a Bill of Rights.
The idea that power is shared between the federal government and the individual states.
Essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the Constitution.
A list of ten protections that people have from the power of the government.
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Which of the following is an example of the principle of separation of powers?
There are three branches of government so that one branch does not have all of the power.
The idea that power is shared between the federal government and the individual states.
The idea that the final say in government comes from the people.
Protections that people have from the government.