6 Key Concepts of the US Constitution

Which term means that government's power comes from the will of the people?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The Supreme Court can declare Congress's laws unconstitutional. Congress can impeach Supreme Court justices. This is an example of which term?

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?

Which term describes a form of government where the people elect representatives?

Benjamin Franklin said, "In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns (kings)." This expresses which term?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The Articles of Confederation had one branch of government called Congress. This is a nonexample of which term?

Which term means that a government's power is limited by laws in order to protect the rights of citizens?

Which term means that the state governments and the national government share power?

One branch of government has absolute power, and nothing checks, or limits, it. This is a nonexample of which term?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5