Seven principles of the constitution
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- Q1What principle ensures that the rights of individuals are protected from government interference?Individual RightsChecks and BalancesSeparation of PowersFederalism30s
- Q2Which principle emphasizes that government authority comes from the consent of the governed?FederalismPopular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentJudicial Review30s
- Q3What principle states that the government's powers are limited by the Constitution?Popular SovereigntySeparation of PowersLimited GovernmentChecks and Balances30s
- Q4Which principle of the Constitution establishes the division of responsibilities among the three branches of government?Separation of PowersFederalismPopular SovereigntyChecks and Balances30s
- Q5Which principle of the Constitution protects individual freedoms and rights of citizens?Popular SovereigntyFederalismIndividual RightsSeparation of Powers30s
- Q6Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?Checks and BalancesLimited GovernmentRepublicanismPopular Sovereignty30s
- Q7What principle of the Constitution distributes power between the national and state governments?Separation of PowersIndividual RightsFederalismLimited Government30s
- Q8Which principle of the Constitution emphasizes that the government is created by the people and for the people?Popular SovereigntyJudicial ReviewChecks and BalancesFederalism30s
- Q9What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?It allowed for direct electionsIt established a national bankIt had a strong militaryThe federal government could not collect taxes30s
- Q10What was one major accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?The creation of a national bankThe drafting of the Bill of RightsThe Northwest OrdinanceThe establishment of a standing army30s
- Q11Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?The U.S. ConstitutionThe Magna CartaThe Declaration of IndependenceThe Bill of Rights30s
- Q12What was the primary reason the Articles of Confederation were replaced?They created a weak central governmentThey provided a bill of rightsThey established a strong militaryThey encouraged international trade30s
- Q13Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?The Constitutional ConventionThe signing of the Declaration of IndependenceThe Boston Tea PartyShays' Rebellion30s
- Q14Which aspect of government was missing under the Articles of Confederation?Checks and balancesA judicial systemA national executive branchA legislative branch30s
- Q15What document was created to outline the basic laws and principles of the United States government?The Federalist PapersThe Magna CartaThe ConstitutionThe Articles of Confederation30s