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The Living Constitution

Quiz by BJ Paulson

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16 questions
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  • Q1
    The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
    Bill of Rights
    30s
  • Q2
    A written instrument that grows and changes as needed.
    living document
    30s
  • Q3
    To leave out; to keep from being a part of.
    exclude
    30s
  • Q4
    To accuse government officials of misconduct in office.
    impeach
    30s
  • Q5
    A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people.
    Republicanism
    30s
  • Q6
    Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.
    delegated powers
    30s
  • Q7
    Powers given to the state government alone.
    reserved powers
    30s
  • Q8
    Powers held jointly by the national and state governments.
    concurrent powers
    30s
  • Q9
    Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
    separation of powers
    30s
  • Q10
    A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
    checks and balances
    30s
  • Q11
    A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
    principles
    30s
  • Q12
    To grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions.
    thrive
    30s
  • Q13
    The basis from which an idea or situation develops.
    foundation
    30s
  • Q14
    A belief that ultimate power resides in the people..
    popular sovereignty
    30s
  • Q15
    Listing items in order.
    enumeration
    30s

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