CONSTITUTION TEST 24.25

Front

The Bill of Rights (freedom of speech, religion, assembly, etc) protects American citizens _______________________________.

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individual rights

Front

Which principle is the idea that power flows from the people?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

What best describes the Constitutional principle of checks and balances?

Back

Each branch of the government can limit the power of the others

Front

When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which principle?

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Separation of Powers

Front

The U.S. Constitution established the division of governmental powers between the national and state governments. What basic governmental principle was established?

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Federalism

Front

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

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Executive

Front

Democracy allows for the people to vote. Which constitutional principle protects this?

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Republicanism/Popular Sovereignty

Front

The Articles of Confederation were...

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the first plan for government of the U.S.

Front

grievances

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complaints

Front

According to the declaration, what does a country have the right to do if a government is not protecting the people's rights?

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both alter and abolish it