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We the people ... is an example of
a) popular sovereignty
b) separation of powers
c) checks and balances
d) naturalization

Something that is owned by an individual
a) bill
b) veto
c) private property
d) checks and balances

The most important power of Congress is the power to make the nation's laws. A __________ may be introduced in the House or the Senate
a) ratify
b) bill
c) dissent
d) libel

What is another word that means disagreement?
a) ratify
b) veto
c) amend
d) dissent

Which word means to change the Constitution?
a) override
b) veto
c) amend
d) appeal

Which word means to approve?
a) override
b) amend
c) ratify
d) dissent

What is the meaning of: To secure the blessings of liberty
a) government promotes the well-being of all its citizens
b) everyone should be treated equally and fairly under the law
c) government ensures peace and order at home
d) government values and protects the rights of the people

Congress can pass a law that has been vetoed by the president
a) override
b) ratify
c) amend
d) bill

Someone who is entitled to all the rights and provileges of a particular nation
a) interest group
b) citizen
c) appeal
d) popular sovereignty

What is the meaning of: To promote the general welfare
a) government promotes the well-being of all its citizens
b) government values and protects the rights of the people
c) all states work together as a unified nation
d) government protects citizens from foreign attack

The government cannot do anything more than the Constitution allows it to.
a) unconstitutional
b) amend
c) limited government
d) popular sovereignty

What is the meaning of: To provide for the common defense?
a) government values and protects the rights of the people
b) all states work together as a unified nation
c) government promotes the well-being of all its citizens
d) government protects citizens from foreign attack

You damaged my reputation by printing false material in your newspaper! Legally, I can sue you for ___________?
a) private property
b) dissent
c) appeal
d) libel

What is the meaning of: To ensure domestic tranquility?
a) government protects citizens from foreign attack
b) government ensure peace and order at home
c) government values and protects the rights of the people
d) government promotes the well being of all its citizens

Something not allowed under the Constitution is called _________?
a) unconstitutional
b) override
c) ratify
d) dissent

What is the legal process of becoming a citizen called?
a) naturalization
b) appeal
c) veto
d) libel

What is the meaning of: To establish justice?
a) government ensures peace and order
b) government promotes the well-being of all its citizens
c) everyone should be treated equally and fairly under the law
d) all states work together as a unified nation

Meaning of: To form a more perfect union
a) government protects citizens from foreign attack
b) all states work together as a unified nation
c) everyone should be treated equally and fairly under the law.
d) government promotes the well-being of all its citizens

A government in which citizens rule themselves by electing people to represent them.
a) naturalization
b) libel
c) republic
d) unconstitutional

Ask that the decision be reviewed by a higher court
a) appeal
b) interest group
c) separation of powers
d) override

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