Aspects of the Constitution

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The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.

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individual rights

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When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which of the following principles? Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Checks and Balances

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Separation of Powers

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The national government has the ability to declare war, but individual states do not have that power. This is an example of _________________________.

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Federalism

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Which of the following is true about state constitutions?
Options:
State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.
State Constitutions do not have to conform to the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the country but the state can nullify a federal law.
The U.S. Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own rules and laws.

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State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.

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Which of the three branches includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?

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Executive

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failed US government before Constitution

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Articles of Confederation

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The law enforcement branch of the government

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Executive

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The law interpreting branch of the government

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Judicial

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Federalist Papers

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A collection of essays encouraging the passing of the constitution

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the power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions from the government unconstitutional

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judicial review