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Read the following quote: ...in all that people can individually do for themselves, government ought (should) not interfere. Which of the following constitutional principles best applies to this quote?
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government?
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
The elastic clause gives Congress the power to act in areas not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Congress is exercising its power under the elastic clause when it ________.
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
Which of these constitutional principles is demonstrated when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
The purse and the sword must not be in the same hands Based upon this quote, which of the following principles is expressed above?
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
The purse and the sword must not be in the same hands Based upon this quote, which of the following principles is expressed
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
The process of amending the constitution is an example of federalism because it requires
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the phrase “rule of law”?
limited government
no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
Separation of powers
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
C. Checks and Balances
separation of powers
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