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What is the main purpose of enabling each branch to act as a check on the powers of the others, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of enabling each branch to act as a check on the powers of the others, as mentioned in the text?
- To prevent the government from infringing upon individual rights and liberties (correct)
- To promote factionalism and division within the government
- To establish a system of unlimited government power for rapid progress
- To centralize power in the hands of a single branch for efficient decision-making
What is the key role of representative government in the American constitutional system, according to the text?
What is the key role of representative government in the American constitutional system, according to the text?
- To ensure decisions are made without the consent of the governed
- To suppress diverse interests and opinions within society
- To concentrate power in the hands of a select group of individuals
- To uphold democratic ideals and ensure decisions are made with the consent of the governed (correct)
Which principle highlighted in the Federalist Papers refers to the concept that the ultimate source of political authority resides in the people?
Which principle highlighted in the Federalist Papers refers to the concept that the ultimate source of political authority resides in the people?
- Limited Government
- Federalism
- Popular Sovereignty (correct)
- Stability and Order
What is emphasized in the Federalist Papers as essential to prevent tyranny and promote effective governance through a balance of power between federal and state governments?
What is emphasized in the Federalist Papers as essential to prevent tyranny and promote effective governance through a balance of power between federal and state governments?
What is highlighted in the text as an important principle contributing to the overall understanding of the American constitutional system of government by ensuring stability and continuity while allowing for necessary adaptations and amendments?
What is highlighted in the text as an important principle contributing to the overall understanding of the American constitutional system of government by ensuring stability and continuity while allowing for necessary adaptations and amendments?
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