Unit 2- Early Government Practice

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What is Federalism?

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Power is shared by a central government and local governments.

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What is Popular Sovereignty?

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people have the right to choose their own government.

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What is Separation of Powers?

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having a legislative branch of government to make laws, a judicial branch to interpret laws, and an executive branch to enforce laws.

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What is Limited Government?

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leaders cannot do what they want; people can replace them if necessary

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What are Checks and Balances?

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each part of the government has different powers so that none becomes too powerful.

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the government? The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress, A judge ruling on a criminal case, A judge ruling on a criminal case, A mayor making decisions for a city council.

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The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress

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Which scenario best shows limited government? Options: A government that provides free education and healthcare for all its citizens. A government that allows citizens to freely practice their religion without interference A government that restricts access to information and censors online content. A government that imposes heavy taxes on its citizens and controls all means of production.

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A government that allows citizens to freely practice their religion without interference

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What is an example of the separation of powers in real life?

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The President of the United States appoints Supreme Court justices

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What role do citizens play in a system of popular sovereignty?

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They elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

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Which of the following best describes Federalism? Options: Both the federal and state governments have powers given to them by the Constitution, Only the federal government has powers given by the Constitution, Only the state government has powers given by the Constitution, Neither has powers given to them by the Constitution

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Both the federal and state governments have powers given to them by the Constitution