Government test

Front

Popular Sovereignty states power comes from?

Back

The American People

Front

What is the system where the 3 branches of government keep one from having too much power?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Back

Individual Rights

Front

When the federal government and state government share power, it's called...

Back

Federalism

Front

The government only gets its power given to it from the Constitution, what is this called?

Back

Limit Government

Front

What is the phrase that describes popular sovereignty?

Back

We the people

Front

What is republicanism?

Back

The people get to vote for who they want to represent them.

Front

Can declare a law unconstitutional.

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Judicial Branch

Front

What are independent powers and responsibilities so that powers of one branch do not conflict with another?

Back

separation of powers

Front

Who belongs to the Legislative Branch? Options: Cabinet, President, Congress, Supreme Court

Back

Congress