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Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government?
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
The United States Government is considered a federal system because
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
One way in which the authors of the Constitution tried to create “limited government” was by providing for
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
Which quotation from the United States Constitution provides for a Federal system of government (federalism)?
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
The system of checks and balances is best illustrated by the power of
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
Thomas Jefferson was against a loose interpretation of the Constitution. He believed the government could only do what was written. Adherence to a strict interpretation of the Constitution would have prevented President Thomas Jefferson from
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
The major role of political parties in the United States is to
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the states . . .“
making the Louisiana Purchase
a loyal opposition through a two-party system
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
both national and state governments exist within the nation
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
equal representation for the states in the national legislature
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