The Living Constitution
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- Q1The first ten amendments to the Constitution.Bill of Rights30s
- Q2A written instrument that grows and changes as needed.living document30s
- Q3To leave out; to keep from being a part of.exclude30s
- Q4To accuse government officials of misconduct in office.impeach30s
- Q5A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people.Republicanism30s
- Q6Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.delegated powers30s
- Q7Powers given to the state government alone.reserved powers30s
- Q8Powers held jointly by the national and state governments.concurrent powers30s
- Q9Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.separation of powers30s
- Q10A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.checks and balances30s
- Q11A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.principles30s
- Q12To grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions.thrive30s
- Q13The basis from which an idea or situation develops.foundation30s
- Q14A belief that ultimate power resides in the people..popular sovereignty30s
- Q15Listing items in order.enumeration30s