Key Concepts of the Constitution

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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Elisa Younger
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35 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term means that the government's power comes from the will of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Republicanism
Federalism
Tags
8.2.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Supreme Court can declare Congress's laws unconstitutional. Congress can impeach Supreme Court justices. This is an example of which term?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
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8.2.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The national government has the power to make treaties. The state governments have the power to establish schools. This is an example of which term?
Republicanism
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
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8.2.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes a form of government where the people elect representatives?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Republicanism
Federalism
Tags
8.2.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Benjamin Franklin said, “In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns." This expresses which term?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Republicanism
Federalism
Tags
8.2.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Articles of Confederation had one branch of government called Congress. This is a nonexample of which term?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Tags
8.2.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term means that a government's power is limited by laws in order to protect the rights of citizens?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Republicanism
Federalism
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8.2.7
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