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Which principle allows citizens to vote and have a say in their government?
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Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Judicial Independence
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What is a defining feature of federalism?
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Centralized control by a single government
Absence of government authority
The division of power between national and state governments
Complete independence of state governments
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Which principle allows citizens to vote and have a say in their government?
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What is a defining feature of federalism?
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In a federal system, what role does the Constitution play?
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What is a power that is denied to both the federal and state governments?
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Which of the following is a power reserved for the states?
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Which of the following powers can both the federal and state governments exercise?
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What principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful in a democracy?
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Which document outlines the framework of the U.S. government, including the principles of popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and checks and balances?
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Which of the following best describes the Separation of Powers?
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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
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In a government with separation of powers, which branch is primarily responsible for interpreting the law?
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Which of the following best describes the executive branch's power in the U.S. government?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the system of Checks and Balances?
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What is the main purpose of a limited government in relation to individual rights?
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How does the concept of checks and balances support limited government and individual rights?
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What is an example of individual rights being protected from government infringement?
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What role do individual rights play in a limited government?
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Which of the following best illustrates the principle of limited government?
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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is primarily focused on the protection of individual rights against government actions?
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What is the significance of the Separation of Powers in relation to limited government?
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Which principle of the Constitution is demonstrated by the ability of Congress to override a presidential veto?
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What principle of the Constitution allows the people to elect their representatives?
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Which principle of the Constitution establishes a system where powers are shared among the branches of government?
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Which principle of the Constitution allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
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What principle of the Constitution helps prevent the abuse of power by the government?
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Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to have a say in government through their right to vote?
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Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
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What principle of the Constitution protects the rights of individuals against the government?
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Which principle allows for the Constitution to adapt and change over time through amendments?
