8.GO.22/23 - The Constitution and the Amendments

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If there are disputes between the laws of the states and that of the Federal Government, which level of government's laws supersede (win over) the others?

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Federal Government

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Which of these is NOT a part of the Preamble? Secure the Blessings of Liberty, Establish Justice, Promote the General Welfare, Provide for the Common Defense

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Defend Internal Injustice

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What is the definition of a "Federal System"? (Federalism)

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A system of government where power is divided and shared between the national and state government.

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What is the definition of a "Representative Democracy"? (Republicanism)

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A system where the people have the power to vote for representatives to represent their interests in government

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The Purpose of the Preamble was to:

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Establish the Goals and Vision of the Constitution

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The President can check the power of the legislative branch by

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vetoing a bill

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The Constitution directly lays out the power of each branch of government, stating that the federal government only has the powers expressed in the Constitution and act outside of their power. This is an example of:

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Limited Government

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Which of these defines "Checks and Balances"? Options: The Legislative Branch is split into two houses, Senate and House of Representatives; Power is split between the national and state governments; Each branch has oversight on the other branches to make sure that no one branch has too much power; The three branches have separate roles in the government

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Each branch has oversight on the other branches to make sure that no one branch has too much power

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The first Amendment protects:

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freedom of religion, speech, and assembly

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Which of these defines "Separation of Powers"? Options: The Legislative Branch is split into two houses, Senate and House of Representatives; Power is split between the national and state governments; Each branch has oversight on the other branches to make sure that no one branch has too much power; The three branches have separate roles in the government

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The three branches have separate roles in the government