SS.7.CG.1.9 Constitutional Limits on Governmental Power

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What is the concept of limited government in the U.S Constitution?

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The government is limited in power by a constitution and laws

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What is the purpose of separation of powers in the U.S Constitution?

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To prevent one part of the government from having too much power

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What is not an example of separation of powers in the U.S Constitution? Congress has the power to create laws, President has the power to veto laws, Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional, The president can declare war

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The president can declare war

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What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S Constitution?

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To prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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What is an example of checks and balances in the U.S Constitution?

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The president can veto a law passed by Congress.

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What is the concept of rule of law in the U.S Constitution?

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Everyone in society is accountable to the same laws

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What is the concept of due process of law in the U.S Constitution?

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A fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters

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What is the impact of the U.S Constitution on the world?

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The U.S Constitution served as a model for other countries' constitutions

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Which branch of government has the power of judicial review?

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Judicial Branch