Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government?

The United States Government is considered a federal system because

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

Which idea had a major influence on the authors of the Articles of Confederation?

The objections of the Anti-Federalists can be BEST summed up as:

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of

One way in which the authors of the Constitution tried to create “limited government” was by providing for

Why do the Declaration of Independence and Constitution mark a turning point in people’s ideas about government?

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution therefore, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people there of” -Article 3 Constitution of Maryland. What principle of government is best reflected in the article above?

: Which weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were addressed in the United States Constitution? Select all that apply.

"Whenever the government tries to take away the property of the people or to reduce them to slavery, they [government] put themselves to a state of war with the people who are then free from any further obedience." -John Locke, Second Treatise of Civil Government, 1690 ​ ​Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence was directly influenced by the quotation?

: The Anti-Federalists demanded this to be added to the Constitution to avoid abuses from a Strong Central Government in order to have their rights protected

How did "self rule" drive the behavior of the colonies?

Mexico has a governmental system in which the power is divided between the national government and each state. Based on this information, what type of government system does Mexico have?

Which of these circumstances illustrates a danger of majority rule?

Which of the following statements about sovereign states is NOT true?

Federalism is the sharing of powers between national and state governments. While a Separation of Powers:

8: The Supreme Court interpreting a law to expand civil rights to minorities is an example of

According to this theory people enter into this when the willingly give up part of their freedoms to the government in exchange for the protection of their natural rights

Anything that a government decides to do such as make laws, decide what to tax and establish a national defense is known as

: The United States Congress passing a law regarding the regular inspection of automobiles is an example of what kind of power?

: According to John Locke which of the following are natural rights every human is born with

In the United States, the use of the amending process have resulted in

Which of the following is an example of the Legislative Branch exercising one of its checks over the Executive Branch?

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its Jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." ​ -Fourteenth Amendment ​Based on the above information, what conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between the states and the federal government in relation to the addition of the Fourteenth Amendment?

The Necessary and Proper Clause is called the Elastic Clause because

"The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive and judicial, in the same hands...may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny." ​ ​ The writers of the Constitution adopted this Enlightenment idea described in the quotation by:

Federalism is an important part of our Constitution. How does Federalism protect people from a strong central government?

Tenth Amendment: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”................. is what concept?

Article I, Section 3, Clause 1: “The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.”...........is what concept?

Sixth Amendment: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.”...........is what concept?

Article II, Section 4: “The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”...............is what concept?

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press"..........is an example of what principle of the Constitution?

"Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State"..............is an example of what principle of the Constitution?

"Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President".......is an example of what principle of the Constitution?

Creating a Military:..................what category of power is it?

Funding for Roads and Bridges:......................what category of power is it?

Increasing Sales Taxes for Funding for Schools:...............what category of power is it?

Signing a Trade Agreement with another Country:...................what category of power is it?

A Bill of Rights was needed before the new Constitution could be approved. Which of the following held this view?

Only a small republic is able to protect the rights of individuals. Which group held this view.

The powers of the states must be limited in favor of a central government with greater powers. Which group held this view?

The states will lose some influence with the growth of the national government's power. Which group held this view?

A strong central government is needed to protect the nation against uprisings and foreign attacks. Which group held this view?

Which branch performs these checks and balances on the Executive Branch? Veto overrides & Impeachment of civil officers?

Which branch performs these checks and balances on the Legislative Branch? Veto legislation & convene houses of Congress

Which branch performs these checks and balances on the Legislative Branch? Interpret laws & Apply laws

Which branch performs these checks and balances on the Judicial Branch? Appoint judges and issue pardons and reprieves.