A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and state government.
FAC Week 2: Foundations of Government

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Federal System
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What do we call a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution?
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Oligarchy
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When referring to a legislative body ____________ means that it has two branches or chambers.
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Bicameral
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Which constitutional Compromise allowed slaves, in a way, to be counted as part of the population of a state?
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The 3/5 Compromise
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This is an English charter granted by King John in 1215 that held the King as subject to the Rule of Law and documented liberties of free men.
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Magna Carta
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How does the system of checks and balances prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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By giving each branch the ability to limit the power of the other branches
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What are the key constitutional principles that form the foundation of government? Options: Anarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism; Communism, socialism, totalitarianism, authoritarianism; Monarchy, oligarchy, anarchy, dictatorship; Separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and popular sovereignty
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Separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and popular sovereignty
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