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Federalism Checks & Balances Which of the Constitutional principles made the citizens the ultimate authority in the new U.S. government?
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
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Limited Powers Which of the Constitutional principles gave specific powers to the member of government, and refused them power that they hadnt been given by the Constitution? Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
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Federalism Limited Power What Constitutional principle divided power among three different branches?
Separation of Powers
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Separation of Powers Federalism What Constitutional Principle shared power between the federal and the state governments?
Limited Powers
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Federalism Separation of Powers What Constitutional principle allowed for one branch of the government to prevent another branch of government from abusing its power?
Popular Sovereignty
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establish justice secure the blessings of liberty Of the goals set out in the Preamble to the Constitution, which one meant that the government should value and protect the rights of its citizens?
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form a more perfect union Of the goals set out in the Preamble to the Constitution, which one meant that the government has the responsibility to protect its citizens against foreign attack? establish justice
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establish justice insure domestic tranquility Of the goals set out in the Preamble to the Constitution, which one meant that everyone should be treated equally and fairly under the law?
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secure the blessings of liberty form a more perfect union Of the goals set out in the Preamble to the Constitution, which one meant that the states should work together as a unified nation?
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form a more perfect union establish justice Of the goals set out in the Preamble to the Constitution, which one meant that the government has the responsibility of ensuring peace and order at home?
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promote the general welfare Of the goals set out in the Preamble to the Constitution, which one meant that the government has the responsibility to promote the well-being of all of its citizens? insure domestic tranquility
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What two plans, one submitted by a large population state and the other submitted by a small population state, resulted in the Great Compromise?
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unicameral bicameral What kind of legislature would our new government have under the Great Compromise?
tricameral
none of these
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House of Representatives Congress As part of the Great Compromise, which part of the government would have equal representation from each state?
Senate
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Senate Congress As part of the Great Compromise, which part of the government would have proportional representation from each state?
House of Representatives
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3 out of every 5 slaves would be counted as part of the population of a state Which of the following best describes the Three-Fifths Compromise? 3 out of 5 representatives from southern states would be freed slaves 3 out of 5 members of Congress would have to vote if slavery were to end
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President
Which of the following must meet the following criteria to be elected to that position?
Must be 35 years old Must have been born in the U.S. Must be a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.
Senator
Representative
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President Which of the following must meet the following criteria to be elected to that position? Must be 25 years old Must have been a citizen for 7 years. Senator
Representative
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President Which of the following must meet the following criteria to be elected to that position? Must be 30 years old Must have been a citizen for 9 years. Senator
Representative
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Judicial Which branch is given the power of negotiate treaties?
Legislative
Executive
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Legislative Judicial Which branch is given the power to regulate trade between the states?
Executive
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Judicial Executive Which branch is given the power to command the armed forces?
Legislative
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Judicial Executive Which branch is given the power to ratify treaties?
Legislative
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Judicial Legislative Which branch is given the power to declare war?
Executive
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Judicial Executive Which branch is given the power to decide that laws are unconstitutional?
Legislative
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Judicial Legislative Which branch controls all spending done by the government?
Executive
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Which amendment gives you the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20?
1st
2nd
3rd
5th 7th 9th
4th
6th 8th 10th
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1st
2nd
3rd
Which amendment protects you from excessive bail and cruel punishment?
4th
6th 8th 10th
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1st
2nd
3rd
Which amendment gives you the right to own a weapon?
4th
6th 8th 10th
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Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent and protects you from double jeopardy?
1st
2nd
3rd
5th 7th 9th
4th
6th 8th 10th
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Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states?
1st
2nd
3rd
5th 7th 9th
4th
6th 8th 10th
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1st
2nd
3rd
Which amendment protects you from illegal searches?
4th
6th 8th 10th
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Which amendment guarantees that we have more rights than the ones listed in the Bill of Rights?
1st
2nd
3rd
5th 7th 9th
4th
6th 8th 10th
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Which amendment protects your freedom of speech, religion and press and gives you the right to assemble and petition?
1st
2nd
3rd
5th 7th 9th
4th
6th 8th 10th
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1st
2nd
3rd
Which amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial and an attorney?
4th
6th 8th 10th
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