Foundations of Government

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Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement?

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Consent of the governed

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Which basic principle states that the government is very powerful but it cannot do all things?

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Limited Government

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These headlines best illustrate the concept of -

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rule of law

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Which term best fits in the box labeled with the number 3? Options: Limited Government, Representative Government, Democracy, rule of law

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Representative Government

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This quote from the Gettysburg Address *best* defines which principle of American constitutional government? Options: Limited Government, Rule of Law, Democratic Government, Separation of Powers

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Democratic Government

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Which goal of the Constitution is represented when Congress decides to spend more money on the military? Options: Provide for the common defense, Form a more perfect union, Secure the blessings of liberty, Promote the general welfare

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Provide for the common defense

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Which goal changed the relationship among the 13 states? Options: To establish justice, To form a more perfect union, to insure domestic tranquility, to provide a common defense

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To form a more perfect union

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Which part of the Constitution lists the goals of the government?

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Preamble

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Which part of the Constitution is considered the main body of the Constitution and describes the branches of government? Options: Bill of Rights, Amendments, Articles, Preamble

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Articles

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The Preamble begins with "We the People," thereby establishing that the power of the government comes from-

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the citizen