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Why did our country's founding fathers create a government with three branches?
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The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
Individual rights
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Federalism
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One of the basic democratic ideals stated in the US Constitution is the division of power between federal and state governments. What is this called?
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The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
Individual rights
Federalism
Federalism
Individual rights
The president has accepted a bribe. According to the system of checks and balances, what can Congress do to check his power?
Impeach the president
The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
Individual rights
Federalism
Federalism
Individual rights
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
Impeach the president
The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
Individual rights
Federalism
Federalism
Individual rights
Which of these is an example of separation of powers?
Impeach the president
The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
Individual rights
Federalism
Federalism
Individual rights
The 10th amendment to the US Constitution says that powers not given to the federal government are reserved to state governments. What democratic ideal is best reflected by this?
Impeach the president
The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
Individual rights
Federalism
Federalism
Individual rights
The first amendment to the US Constitution protects freedom of speech and religion. What democratic ideal is illustrated in this situation?
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The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
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Federalism
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The 6th amendment to the Constitution gives citizens a fair, speedy public trial and allows for a lawyer. What democratic ideal does this best represent?
Impeach the president
The President enforces a law passed by Congress
Limit the power of government over people
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
Individual rights
Federalism
Federalism
Individual rights
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