Chapter 6, Lesson 4 Flashcard: Key Concepts of the Constitution

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Which of the following is a founding principle of democracy in the Preamble of the Constitution?
voting,
fairness,
defense,
commerce

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fairness

Front

The U.S. military protecting the borders of the United States from attacks is an example of which principle of democracy that is guaranteed in the Constitution?

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common defense

Front

The President can check the power of the Supreme Court by a justice.

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nominating

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When do state legislatures become involved in the process for amending the Constitution?

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after an amendment is accepted by a three-fourths majority in Congress

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What caused voting rights to be expanded? Options: the amendment process, the more diverse population, the expansion of the rule of law, the mandate from the Supreme Court

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the amendment process

Front

According to Popular Sovereignty, who holds the ultimate power?

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We the People

Front

Which is the idea that power to govern comes from the people?

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Popular Sovereignty

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"No one is above the law" is which principle?

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rule of law

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Which principle of government establishes the idea that each branch has power over the other branches [to make sure that no one branch becomes too powerful]?

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checks and balances

Front

What principle does the image represent?

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Separation of Powers