Core Principles of the Constitution and Preamble

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What does popular sovereignty mean?

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The people are the source of government power

Front

Which principle says the government must follow the law too?

Back

Rule of Law

Front

Which is an example of checks and balances?

Back

The President vetoing a law made by Congress

Front

What is federalism?

Back

Power shared between national and state governments

Front

Separation of powers means power is split between three branches of government.

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True

Front

What does "We the People" mean?

Back

Government comes from the people

Front

Which phrase means "peace and order at home"? Options: Provide for the common defense, Insure domestic tranquility, Promote the general welfare, Establish justice

Back

Insure domestic tranquility

Front

"Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means:

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Freedom for today and future generations

Front

What does “provide for the common defense” mean?

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Support the military and protect the country

Front

The Preamble is a set of laws Americans must follow.

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False