Constitution

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Why was dividing the powers of government among three branches seen as essential for a fair system of governance?

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To ensure that no single branch could control the entire government

Front

Which of the following best describes how the system of Checks and Balances prevents the government from abusing its power? Each branch is allowed to rewrite the laws of the others, Each branch can review and limit the actions of the other branches, Each branch can operate independently without oversight, Each branch must obtain approval from the president before taking action

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Each branch can review and limit the actions of the other branches

Front

Federalism divides power between which two levels of government?

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The national and state governments

Front

Which of the following powers is shared by both national and state governments? Declaring war, Printing money, Taxing citizens and businesses, Negotiating foreign treaties

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Taxing citizens and businesses

Front

The principle sometimes called 'consent of the governed' is most closely associated with which foundational idea of American government?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

How many votes are required from both chambers of Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution?

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Two-thirds of both houses

Front

The concept that federal laws override state laws is most directly linked to which constitutional principle?

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The Supremacy Clause

Front

Which collection of essays was written to argue in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

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The Federalist Papers

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Which group opposed the ratification of the Constitution, arguing for stronger protections of individual liberties?

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The Anti-Federalists

Front

According to John Locke and Thomas Jefferson, what is the purpose of a Bill of Rights?

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To confirm the rights people naturally have